Middle East
Libya’s Tripoli forces press gains despite Egypt truce offer
June 8, 2020
Libya’s Tripoli forces press gains despite Egypt truce offer
CAIRO (AP) — Libyan fighters allied with the country’s UN-supported government in Tripoli pressed their advance on Monday, boosted by…
Turkey orders 149 people detained for suspected Gulen links: Anadolu
June 8, 2020
Turkey orders 149 people detained for suspected Gulen links: Anadolu
ISTANBUL (Reuters) — Turkey on Monday ordered the detention of 149 people, mainly from the security forces, over suspected links…
Iran doctor freed in swap for Navy veteran returns to Tehran
June 8, 2020
Iran doctor freed in swap for Navy veteran returns to Tehran
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An Iranian doctor based in Florida returned to his homeland Monday after being part of a…
Lebanon deescalates sectarian clashes after tense night
June 8, 2020
Lebanon deescalates sectarian clashes after tense night
BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese military on Sunday said overnight riots and sectarian tensions in central Beirut and other areas…
Palestinians, Israelis protest against Israel’s decision to annex parts of the West Bank
June 7, 2020
Palestinians, Israelis protest against Israel’s decision to annex parts of the West Bank
Thousands of Palestinians and Israelis protested in Israel on Saturday against Israel’s plan to extend sovereignty over parts of the…
Istanbul residents ignore virus rules on first weekend out
June 7, 2020
Istanbul residents ignore virus rules on first weekend out
ISTANBUL (AP) — Istanbul residents flocked to the city’s shores and parks on the first weekend with no coronavirus lockdown,…
Condolences from Netanyahu, a week after police kill autistic Palestinian
June 7, 2020
Condolences from Netanyahu, a week after police kill autistic Palestinian
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – More than a week after Israeli police shot dead an unarmed and autistic Palestinian in Jerusalem, Prime…
Iraqi lawmakers vote in new premier’s remaining ministers
June 7, 2020
Iraqi lawmakers vote in new premier’s remaining ministers
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi lawmakers signed off on the rest of Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s government Saturday, following weeks of…
Morocco artisans fear ‘knockout punch’ from virus
June 7, 2020
Morocco artisans fear ‘knockout punch’ from virus
Pottery, basketwork and wrought-iron furniture pile up in the deserted stalls of the Oulja arts and crafts complex in Sale…
Dozens wounded in clashes as hundreds of protesters flood Beirut
June 7, 2020
Dozens wounded in clashes as hundreds of protesters flood Beirut
Protesters poured into the streets of the Lebanese capital Saturday to decry the collapse of the economy, as clashes erupted…