Old habits imperil Iraq as doctors warn of second virus wave
Middle East
February 19, 2021
Old habits imperil Iraq as doctors warn of second virus wave
BAGHDAD (AP) — In the busy emergency room of Baghdad’s main public hospital, Ali Abbas stood face uncovered, waiting for…
Baby whale found dead on beach south of Israel’s Tel Aviv
Middle East
February 19, 2021
Baby whale found dead on beach south of Israel’s Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli officials have said that a dead whale has washed up on a beach south…
2 Belarusian journalists sent to prison for covering protest
World
February 18, 2021
2 Belarusian journalists sent to prison for covering protest
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A court in Belarus on Thursday sent two female journalists to prison on charges of violating…
‘Horrible’: Witnesses recall massacre in Ethiopian holy city
World
February 18, 2021
‘Horrible’: Witnesses recall massacre in Ethiopian holy city
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Bodies with gunshot wounds lay in the streets for days in Ethiopia’s holiest city. At night,…
How do we know the COVID-19 vaccines are safe?
Health & Fitness
February 18, 2021
How do we know the COVID-19 vaccines are safe?
How do we know the COVID-19 vaccines are safe? Scientists look for safety issues during the testing phase and continue…
Power outages linger for millions as another icy storm looms
World
February 18, 2021
Power outages linger for millions as another icy storm looms
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Millions of Americans endured another frigid day without electricity or heat in the aftermath of a…
Killings surge in Syria camp housing Islamic State families
Middle East
February 18, 2021
Killings surge in Syria camp housing Islamic State families
The deaths stacked up: a policeman shot dead with a pistol equipped with a silencer, a local official gunned down,…
UAE dismantles Eritrea base as it pulls back after Yemen war
Middle East
February 18, 2021
UAE dismantles Eritrea base as it pulls back after Yemen war
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates is dismantling parts of a military base it runs in…
COVID-19 bill would scale up ability to spot virus mutations
World
February 17, 2021
COVID-19 bill would scale up ability to spot virus mutations
WASHINGTON (AP) — US scientists would gain vastly expanded capabilities to identify potentially deadlier coronavirus mutations under legislation advancing in…
Heavy snowfall hits Syria, Lebanon, Israel in winter storm
Middle East
February 17, 2021
Heavy snowfall hits Syria, Lebanon, Israel in winter storm
BEIRUT (AP) — Snow blanketed parts of Syria, Lebanon and Israel on Wednesday, blocking roads, disrupting traffic and postponing exams…