Middle East
Iran strikes defiant tone at UN under crushing US sanctions
September 23, 2020
Iran strikes defiant tone at UN under crushing US sanctions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Grappling with a weakened economy and the Middle East’s worst coronavirus outbreak, Iran’s president…
Turkey, Greece agree to resume talks after four years
September 23, 2020
Turkey, Greece agree to resume talks after four years
ATHENS/ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey and Greece have agreed to resume talks over their contested maritime claims in the eastern Mediterranean…
‘The port came to us’: Story behind AP photo of Beirut blast
September 23, 2020
‘The port came to us’: Story behind AP photo of Beirut blast
JIYYEH, Beirut (AP) — When Mustafa Kinno felt the ground shake and heard the deafening blast toward the port, he…
Turkey probes death of American journalist Andre Vltchek
September 22, 2020
Turkey probes death of American journalist Andre Vltchek
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish authorities are investigating the death of an American author and journalist who died while traveling…
In Tel Aviv COVID-19 ward, warnings of dwindling hospital capacity
September 22, 2020
In Tel Aviv COVID-19 ward, warnings of dwindling hospital capacity
TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Inside a fast-filling coronavirus ward in a Tel Aviv hospital, doctors rush to treat critical-care patients…
Saudi Arabia to launch app for Mecca pilgrims amid virus
September 22, 2020
Saudi Arabia to launch app for Mecca pilgrims amid virus
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia on Monday released new details on how it plans to gradually allow Muslims…
Yemen gets new virus hospital after other facilities close
September 22, 2020
Yemen gets new virus hospital after other facilities close
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Red Cross on Monday announced the opening of a new field hospital in southern Yemen…
Road to Saudi ties with Israel being paved, cautiously
September 22, 2020
Road to Saudi ties with Israel being paved, cautiously
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia, the most powerful Arab nation and home to Islam’s holiest sites, has…
Palestinians arrest supporters of Abbas rival based in UAE
September 22, 2020
Palestinians arrest supporters of Abbas rival based in UAE
RAMALLAH, West Bank/GAZA (Reuters) – Palestinian security forces arrested over half a dozen supporters of an exiled Palestinian politician who…
US imposes Iran sanctions, says UN penalties resume despite skepticism
September 22, 2020
US imposes Iran sanctions, says UN penalties resume despite skepticism
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Monday slapped new sanctions on Iran’s defense ministry and others involved in its…