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Iran reports largest spike in coronavirus as 147 more die
Middle East

Iran reports largest spike in coronavirus as 147 more die

TEHRAN (AP) — Iran reported its single biggest jump in deaths from the new coronavirus on Wednesday, saying that another…
Iraqi officials say rockets strike Baghdad’s Green Zone
Middle East

Iraqi officials say rockets strike Baghdad’s Green Zone

BAGHDAD (AP) — At least three rockets struck Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone near the American Embassy late Tuesday, a day…
Iran warns virus could kill ‘millions’ in Islamic Republic
Middle East

Iran warns virus could kill ‘millions’ in Islamic Republic

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran issued its most dire warning yet Tuesday about the outbreak of the new coronavirus ravaging…
Hard-line Shias storm Iran shrines closed over coronavirus
Middle East

Hard-line Shias storm Iran shrines closed over coronavirus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Hard-line Shia faithful in Iran pushed their way into the courtyards of two major…
‘Virus at Iran’s gates’: How Tehran failed to halt outbreak
Middle East

‘Virus at Iran’s gates’: How Tehran failed to halt outbreak

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Appearing before the cameras, sweating profusely and coughing, the man leading Iran’s response to…
The Latest: Serbia brings army out to enforce virus rules
World

The Latest: Serbia brings army out to enforce virus rules

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 169,000 people and killed more than 6,500. The COVID-19…
Lebanon goes on virus lockdown as Iraqis prepare for curfew
Middle East

Lebanon goes on virus lockdown as Iraqis prepare for curfew

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon went into lockdown and Iraqis prepared for a curfew Monday as part of regional efforts to…
Saudi Arabia restricts movement, other Gulf states limit entry as coronavirus spreads
Middle East

Saudi Arabia restricts movement, other Gulf states limit entry as coronavirus spreads

RIYADH/DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia closed public spaces on Sunday and announced a pause in most government operations while Qatar…
Member of Iranian clerical assembly dies from virus: reports
Middle East

Member of Iranian clerical assembly dies from virus: reports

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A 78-year-old member of the Iranian clerical body that chooses the country’s supreme leader has died…
Iran says worsening outbreak could strain health facilities
Middle East

Iran says worsening outbreak could strain health facilities

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s official leading the response to the worst coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East on Sunday…
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