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Khashoggi’s sons forgive Saudi killers, sparing 5 execution

Khashoggi’s sons forgive Saudi killers, sparing 5 execution

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The family of slain Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi announced Friday they have forgiven…
Virus fallout dampens spirits as Muslims mark major holiday

Virus fallout dampens spirits as Muslims mark major holiday

JERUSALEM (AP) — Muslims worldwide will celebrate one of their biggest holidays under the long shadow of the coronavirus, with…
Chafing under lockdown, Palestinians long for Eid celebrations

Chafing under lockdown, Palestinians long for Eid celebrations

BETHLEHEM, West Bank/GAZA (Reuters) – Bethlehem is struggling back to life just in time for the Muslim holiday of Eid…
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…
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