Middle East
Yemen: Several killed in migrant detention center fire
Middle East
March 8, 2021
Yemen: Several killed in migrant detention center fire
At least eight people were killed and 170 more injured in a fire at a migrant detention center in the Yemeni capital…
After historic whirlwind visit, Pope leaves Iraq for Rome
Middle East
March 8, 2021
After historic whirlwind visit, Pope leaves Iraq for Rome
BAGHDAD (AP) — Pope Francis on Monday wrapped up his historic whirlwind tour of Iraq that sought to bring hope…
With many vaccinated, Israel reopens economy before election
Middle East
March 8, 2021
With many vaccinated, Israel reopens economy before election
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel reopened most of its economy Sunday as it removed many of its remaining coronavirus lockdown restrictions,…
At Dubai airport, travelers’ eyes become their passports
Middle East
March 8, 2021
At Dubai airport, travelers’ eyes become their passports
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai’s airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, can already feel surreal, with its…
Afghan official: Gunmen kill 7 workers, bomb kills doctor
Middle East
March 5, 2021
Afghan official: Gunmen kill 7 workers, bomb kills doctor
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — At least seven Afghan civilians were shot and killed by a group of gunmen overnight in…
Saudi-led coalition says it downed six Houthi drones fired at Khamis Mushait
Middle East
March 5, 2021
Saudi-led coalition says it downed six Houthi drones fired at Khamis Mushait
DUBAI (Reuters) – The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthi group in Yemen said it had intercepted six explosive drones fired…
Why charge Saudi crown prince MBS in Germany?
Egypt
March 5, 2021
Why charge Saudi crown prince MBS in Germany?
After spending a year talking to witnesses and experts and collecting evidence, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has filed a complaint of…
Nuclear program: Iran avoids critical resolution with agreement for talks
Middle East
March 5, 2021
Nuclear program: Iran avoids critical resolution with agreement for talks
A standoff between the European signatories to the Iran nuclear deal and Tehran has been eased, at least temporarily, by the Iranian…
Anger in Lebanon as currency, prices spiral out of control
Middle East
March 5, 2021
Anger in Lebanon as currency, prices spiral out of control
BEIRUT (AP) — Protesters in Lebanon burned tires and closed several major roads on Thursday as the severe economic crisis…
Amid pandemic, pope goes to Iraq to rally fading Christians
Middle East
March 5, 2021
Amid pandemic, pope goes to Iraq to rally fading Christians
BAGHDAD (AP) — Pope Francis heads to Iraq on Friday to urge the country’s dwindling number of Christians to stay…