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As Sudan uprising grew, Arab states worked to shape its fate
Middle East
May 9, 2019
As Sudan uprising grew, Arab states worked to shape its fate
CAIRO (AP) — As the popular uprising against Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir gained strength earlier this year, Egypt, the United…
Qatar to send money for West Bank, Gaza after Israel truce
Middle East
May 9, 2019
Qatar to send money for West Bank, Gaza after Israel truce
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar on Tuesday said it is sending $480 million to Palestinians in the West…
US-Iran tensions rise ahead of anniversary of deal pullout
Middle East
May 7, 2019
US-Iran tensions rise ahead of anniversary of deal pullout
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A sudden White House announcement that a U.S. aircraft carrier and a bomber wing…
Lawyer: Kurdish rebel chief wants hunger strikes to end
Middle East
May 7, 2019
Lawyer: Kurdish rebel chief wants hunger strikes to end
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A lawyer says imprisoned Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan has called on hundreds of hunger-striking prisoners…
Israel’s Gaza blockade under scrutiny after latest violence
Middle East
May 7, 2019
Israel’s Gaza blockade under scrutiny after latest violence
JERUSALEM (AP) — For 12 years, Israel has maintained a blockade over the Gaza Strip, seeking to weaken the territory’s…
UAE says it releases Qatar navy boat, 4 sailors amid dispute
Middle East
May 6, 2019
UAE says it releases Qatar navy boat, 4 sailors amid dispute
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates says it has released a Qatari naval vessel and four…
A look at the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan
Middle East
May 6, 2019
A look at the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Many Muslims around the world began fasting Monday to mark the start of the…
UN report says nature is in worst shape in human history
Environment
May 6, 2019
UN report says nature is in worst shape in human history
Nature is in more trouble now than at any other time in human history, with extinction looming over 1 million…
In time for Ramadan, Iraqi TV drama returns after 7 years
Cinema/TV
May 5, 2019
In time for Ramadan, Iraqi TV drama returns after 7 years
BAGHDAD (AP) — Every evening at the Muntada al-Masrah theater on Baghdad’s Rashid street, the cast and crew of the…
Sudanese take aim at Islamist ‘deep state’ left by al-Bashir
Middle East
May 4, 2019
Sudanese take aim at Islamist ‘deep state’ left by al-Bashir
CAIRO (AP) — The Sudanese protesters who succeeded in driving President Omar al-Bashir from power say their revolution won’t be…
Baby wait goes on for Meghan, Prince Harry and royal fans
Life & Style
May 4, 2019
Baby wait goes on for Meghan, Prince Harry and royal fans
LONDON (AP) — The baby wait goes on for Meghan, Prince Harry and royal-watchers around the world. Media and well-wishers…
Deadly escalation in northwestern Syria threatens truce
Middle East
May 3, 2019
Deadly escalation in northwestern Syria threatens truce
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian activists say dozens of airstrikes by government forces and Russia on the last rebel-held enclave in…
Sudanese hold mass rally amid standoff with generals
Middle East
May 2, 2019
Sudanese hold mass rally amid standoff with generals
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudan’s protesters held a mass rally Thursday to step up pressure on the military to hand…
Garbage clogs once-clear rivers in Bosnia, govt is blamed
World
May 2, 2019
Garbage clogs once-clear rivers in Bosnia, govt is blamed
VISEGRAD, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Plastic bottles, rusty barrels and even old washing machines are among the tons of garbage clogging…
Rains like no other: Iraq is tested in era of climate change
Middle East
May 2, 2019
Rains like no other: Iraq is tested in era of climate change
YOUSSIFIYAH, Iraq (AP) — After years of meager rains and scorching summers, the wettest winter in a generation has revived…
Iran oil tanker breaks down in Red Sea off Saudi coast
Middle East
May 2, 2019
Iran oil tanker breaks down in Red Sea off Saudi coast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian oil tanker carrying over 1 million barrels of fuel oil suffered a…
UK climate panel sets big goals: less meat, drive electric
World
May 2, 2019
UK climate panel sets big goals: less meat, drive electric
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. should eliminate almost all greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 by rapidly adopting policies that will…
May Day 2019: Workers demand higher wages, rights, respect
World
May 2, 2019
May Day 2019: Workers demand higher wages, rights, respect
BERLIN (AP) — Higher salaries, better working conditions, maternity leave, minimum wage and an end to discrimination against temporary or…
Libyan coast guard rescues nearly 100 Europe-bound migrants
Middle East
May 1, 2019
Libyan coast guard rescues nearly 100 Europe-bound migrants
CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s coast guard says it has rescued 96 Europe-bound migrants off the Mediterranean coast. Spokesman Ayoub Gassim…
Charity: Iraq excludes 45,000 children born under IS rule
Middle East
May 1, 2019
Charity: Iraq excludes 45,000 children born under IS rule
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — An estimated 45,000 children in Iraq who were born under the rule of the Islamic State…