Middle East
Despite 3-week lockdown, many remain on the move in Turkey
April 30, 2021
Despite 3-week lockdown, many remain on the move in Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish security forces on Friday patrolled main streets and set up checkpoints at entry and exits…
Gazan behind Mars drone says visiting home is no small step
April 30, 2021
Gazan behind Mars drone says visiting home is no small step
BEIT HANOUN, Gaza Strip (AP) — An electronics engineer from Gaza, Loay Elbasyouni, had worked with the NASA team that…
Pentagon preparing for Taliban attacks during US withdrawal
April 30, 2021
Pentagon preparing for Taliban attacks during US withdrawal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is preparing for possible Taliban attacks on US and coalition forces as they withdraw from…
Abbas delays Palestinian elections; Hamas slams ‘coup’
April 30, 2021
Abbas delays Palestinian elections; Hamas slams ‘coup’
JERUSALEM (AP) — President Mahmoud Abbas announced early Friday that the first Palestinian elections in 15 years will be delayed,…
Crush at Israeli religious festival kills 44
April 30, 2021
Crush at Israeli religious festival kills 44
At least 44 people were crushed to death at an over-crowded religious bonfire festival in Israel on Friday, medics said,…
Saudi crown prince softens Iran rhetoric in balancing act
April 29, 2021
Saudi crown prince softens Iran rhetoric in balancing act
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince has taken a more conciliatory public stance towards Iran, trying to balance long-held animosity with economic…
Turks leave cities, fill shops in preparation for lockdown
April 29, 2021
Turks leave cities, fill shops in preparation for lockdown
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — People in Turkey stocked up on groceries, filled markets and left cities for their hometowns or…
Blinken says Turkey, others, should refrain from new purchases of Russian weapons
April 29, 2021
Blinken says Turkey, others, should refrain from new purchases of Russian weapons
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Turkey and all US allies on Wednesday should refrain from making further purchases…
Qatar expands fish farming as climate change affects sea stocks
April 29, 2021
Qatar expands fish farming as climate change affects sea stocks
Qatar plans to expand fish farming to meet growing demand for fresh fish in local markets and maintain stocks in…
Young women, grown up without Taliban, dread their return
April 29, 2021
Young women, grown up without Taliban, dread their return
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Inside Ms. Sadat’s Beauty Salon in Afghanistan’s capital, Sultana Karimi leans intently over a customer, meticulously…