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Arrival of virus in Gaza raises fears about vulnerable areas
Middle East
March 22, 2020
Arrival of virus in Gaza raises fears about vulnerable areas
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The arrival of the coronavirus in the Gaza Strip, an impoverished enclave where the…
One-two punch of new virus, falling oil prices threaten Iraq
Middle East
March 20, 2020
One-two punch of new virus, falling oil prices threaten Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — The economic fallout from the coronavirus coupled with a sudden drop in oil prices is threatening to…
Iran reports largest spike in coronavirus as 147 more die
Middle East
March 18, 2020
Iran reports largest spike in coronavirus as 147 more die
TEHRAN (AP) — Iran reported its single biggest jump in deaths from the new coronavirus on Wednesday, saying that another…
Iraqi officials say rockets strike Baghdad’s Green Zone
Middle East
March 18, 2020
Iraqi officials say rockets strike Baghdad’s Green Zone
BAGHDAD (AP) — At least three rockets struck Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone near the American Embassy late Tuesday, a day…
Little-known ex-governor Zurfi named as new Iraqi prime minister-designate
Middle East
March 17, 2020
Little-known ex-governor Zurfi named as new Iraqi prime minister-designate
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Iraq’s president designated Adnan al-Zurfi, a former regional governor with little national political profile, as prime minister,…
Lebanon goes on virus lockdown as Iraqis prepare for curfew
Middle East
March 16, 2020
Lebanon goes on virus lockdown as Iraqis prepare for curfew
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon went into lockdown and Iraqis prepared for a curfew Monday as part of regional efforts to…
Multiple rockets hit Iraq’s Taji base for second time in a week
Middle East
March 14, 2020
Multiple rockets hit Iraq’s Taji base for second time in a week
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Several Iraqi air defense servicemen were critically wounded on Saturday as multiple rockets hit a military base…
Iraq’s protesters struggle to keep waning movement going
Middle East
March 14, 2020
Iraq’s protesters struggle to keep waning movement going
BAGHDAD (AP) — At the once bustling hub of the largest anti-government protest movement in Iraq’s modern history, crowds have…
Iraq condemns US air strikes, warns of consequences
Middle East
March 14, 2020
Iraq condemns US air strikes, warns of consequences
KERBALA, Iraq/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Iraq condemned overnight US air strikes on Friday, saying they killed six people and warning of…
Iraq army says US strikes kill 5 security forces, 1 civilian
Middle East
March 13, 2020
Iraq army says US strikes kill 5 security forces, 1 civilian
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s military said five security force members and a civilian were killed early Friday in a barrage…