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Coronavirus catastrophe unfolding in south Yemen: medical charity MSF

Coronavirus catastrophe unfolding in south Yemen: medical charity MSF

DUBAI (Reuters) – The main coronavirus treatment center in southern Yemen has recorded at least 68 deaths in just over…
Lebanon central bank to give dollars for food imports, defend currency

Lebanon central bank to give dollars for food imports, defend currency

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s central bank will start providing dollars for food imports as part of “necessary measures” to defend…
Some 10,000 Iranian health workers infected with coronavirus: state media

Some 10,000 Iranian health workers infected with coronavirus: state media

DUBAI (Reuters) – Around 10,000 Iranian health workers have been infected with the new coronavirus, the semi-official ILNA news agency…
Saudi Ramadan TV dramas invite scrutiny of Israel ties

Saudi Ramadan TV dramas invite scrutiny of Israel ties

Two Ramadan television dramas on a Saudi-controlled network have stirred controversy as they test public perceptions of quietly warming relations…
Syrians turn to flea markets for frugal Eid al-Fitr

Syrians turn to flea markets for frugal Eid al-Fitr

In a Damascus flea market, Sham Alloush rummaged through a pile of clothes for something nice to wear for Eid…
Turkey eases quarantine restrictions on arrivals from abroad

Turkey eases quarantine restrictions on arrivals from abroad

ANKARA (Reuters) — Turkey will ease existing 14-day quarantine restrictions for citizens coming from abroad as the country starts softening…
Coronavirus stifles Eid al-Fitr celebrations

Coronavirus stifles Eid al-Fitr celebrations

As the Muslim world prepares to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Islam’s holiest month, many of the faithful…
Turkey’s pandemic strategy hinges on hazmat-suited gumshoes

Turkey’s pandemic strategy hinges on hazmat-suited gumshoes

ISTANBUL (AP) — They see themselves as public health detectives, working 24/7 to track the coronavirus’ insidious spread through a…
Lebanese soldiers detained for slapping, pushing doctor

Lebanese soldiers detained for slapping, pushing doctor

BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese military has arrested two soldiers caught on camera slapping and pushing a doctor in an…
Ceasefire, diplomacy needed to end Libyan crisis: UAE official

Ceasefire, diplomacy needed to end Libyan crisis: UAE official

CAIRO (Reuters) — The United Arab Emirates believes the only acceptable path forward in the Libyan crisis involves “an immediate,…
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