Middle East
Israeli election seen as referendum on divisive Netanyahu
Middle East
March 22, 2021
Israeli election seen as referendum on divisive Netanyahu
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israelis vote Tuesday in their fourth parliamentary election in just two years. Once again, the race boils…
Turkish lira plunges to near record lows on cenbank chief’s sacking
Middle East
March 22, 2021
Turkish lira plunges to near record lows on cenbank chief’s sacking
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s lira slid 15 percent to a near all-time low on Monday after President Tayyip Erdogan’s shock…
US, Belgium, France and Japan hold Mideast naval exercise
Middle East
March 22, 2021
US, Belgium, France and Japan hold Mideast naval exercise
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The US Navy said Sunday it will hold a major naval exercise alongside Belgium,…
In Jordan, homeschooling could be just what the education system needed
Middle East
March 22, 2021
In Jordan, homeschooling could be just what the education system needed
Alarm clock, breakfast, school — in Reema Bast’s family, mornings haven’t changed much, even though she doesn’t have to rush her three children…
US, Europe press Turkey to rethink ditching violence-on-women pact
Middle East
March 22, 2021
US, Europe press Turkey to rethink ditching violence-on-women pact
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – US and European leaders denounced what they called Turkey’s baffling and concerning decision to pull out of…
Lebanese are gripped by worry as economic meltdown speeds up
Middle East
March 19, 2021
Lebanese are gripped by worry as economic meltdown speeds up
BEIRUT (AP) — Shops closing, companies going bankrupt and pharmacies with shelves emptying — in Lebanon these days, fistfights erupt…
Final polls: Israeli PM’s fate rests on razor-thin margins
Middle East
March 19, 2021
Final polls: Israeli PM’s fate rests on razor-thin margins
JERUSALEM (AP) — A final batch of polls by Israeli media outlets on Friday showed a razor-thin election, with Prime…
Afghan government, Taliban agree to accelerate peace talks after Moscow summit
Middle East
March 19, 2021
Afghan government, Taliban agree to accelerate peace talks after Moscow summit
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Afghan government and the Taliban agreed on Friday to try to accelerate peace talks, at a…
ICC gives Israel month to seek deferral of war crimes probe
Middle East
March 19, 2021
ICC gives Israel month to seek deferral of war crimes probe
JERUSALEM (AP) — The International Criminal Court said Thursday it has sent formal notices to Israel and the Palestinian Authority…
Biden: ‘Tough’ to meet Afghanistan troop withdrawal date
Middle East
March 18, 2021
Biden: ‘Tough’ to meet Afghanistan troop withdrawal date
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden told the US broadcaster ABC that it would be “tough” to withdraw the remaining 2,500…