Middle East
Roadside bomb attack misses Afghan vice president, but kills 10
September 9, 2020
Roadside bomb attack misses Afghan vice president, but kills 10
KABUL (Reuters) – A roadside bomb in Kabul targeted first Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh on Wednesday morning but he…
US sells ambassador home in Israel, securing Jerusalem move
September 9, 2020
US sells ambassador home in Israel, securing Jerusalem move
JERUSALEM (AP) — The US Embassy said Tuesday the State Department has sold the ambassador’s official residence near Tel Aviv…
Jordan resumes regular commercial flights after six-month halt during pandemic
September 9, 2020
Jordan resumes regular commercial flights after six-month halt during pandemic
AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan resumed regular international flights on Tuesday after being suspended for nearly six months because of the…
Experts: Libya rivals UAE, Russia, Turkey violate UN embargo
September 9, 2020
Experts: Libya rivals UAE, Russia, Turkey violate UN embargo
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The warring parties in Libya and their international backers — the United Arab Emirates, Russia and…
Israeli soldier’s plea deal in fatal shooting faces scrutiny
September 9, 2020
Israeli soldier’s plea deal in fatal shooting faces scrutiny
JERUSALEM (AP) — Ahmad Manasra was traveling home from a wedding when he spotted a family in distress on the…
Oil slides 5% to lowest since June on demand fears
September 8, 2020
Oil slides 5% to lowest since June on demand fears
LONDON (Reuters) – Oil slid five percent to below US$40 a barrel on Tuesday, its lowest since June, pressured by…
UN detects virus cases in Syrian refugee camp in Jordan
September 8, 2020
UN detects virus cases in Syrian refugee camp in Jordan
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — The UN refugee agency said on Tuesday it has confirmed two coronavirus cases in the Azraq…
Turkey gives IS militant 40 life sentences for 2017 attack
September 8, 2020
Turkey gives IS militant 40 life sentences for 2017 attack
A Turkish court on Monday sentenced an Islamic State suspect to life in prison over the New Year’s Eve attack…
Pakistan: Several dead after marble mine collapse
September 8, 2020
Pakistan: Several dead after marble mine collapse
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) – A collapse at a marble quarry in a remote area of Pakistan on Monday has killed…
Iraq to reopen borders for trade, bring back sports and dining
September 8, 2020
Iraq to reopen borders for trade, bring back sports and dining
CAIRO (Reuters) – Iraq is reopening its land border crossings, restaurants, hotels, and bringing back sporting events without spectators, the…