Middle East
Islamic State claims deadly and rare twin blasts in Baghdad
January 22, 2021
Islamic State claims deadly and rare twin blasts in Baghdad
BAGHDAD (AP) — The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a rare suicide attack that rocked central Baghdad, killing 32…
Family killed in Israeli airstrike against Syria
January 22, 2021
Family killed in Israeli airstrike against Syria
A family of four was killed in central Syria on Friday during a missile strike launched by Israeli warplanes. Four other…
Iran, pressured by blackouts and pollution, targets Bitcoin
January 22, 2021
Iran, pressured by blackouts and pollution, targets Bitcoin
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s capital and major cities plunged into darkness in recent weeks as rolling outages left millions…
UK backs Sudan economic reforms with over $50 million
January 22, 2021
UK backs Sudan economic reforms with over $50 million
CAIRO (AP) — Britain’s foreign secretary announced Thursday that his government would offer more than $50 million to help poor…
UAE signs deal with U.S. to buy 50 F-35 jets and up to 18 drones: sources
January 21, 2021
UAE signs deal with U.S. to buy 50 F-35 jets and up to 18 drones: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement with the United States to purchase 50 F-35 jets…
Lebanon extends lockdown to Feb. 8 as virus numbers rise
January 21, 2021
Lebanon extends lockdown to Feb. 8 as virus numbers rise
BEIRUT (AP) — Authorities in Lebanon on Thursday extended a nationwide lockdown by a week to February 8 amid a…
Amid crippling sanctions, Iran traders seek lifeline in Iraq
January 21, 2021
Amid crippling sanctions, Iran traders seek lifeline in Iraq
DOHUK, Iraq (AP) — Piles of plush carpets line the floors of a northern Iraq shopping center hosting traders from…
Twin suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, at least 28 dead
January 21, 2021
Twin suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, at least 28 dead
BAGHDAD (AP) — Twin suicide bombings ripped through a busy market in the Iraqi capital Thursday, killing at least 28…
France to reckon with Algeria colonial past, won’t apologize
January 21, 2021
France to reckon with Algeria colonial past, won’t apologize
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron wants to take further steps to reckon with France’s colonial-era wrongs in Algeria…
Dubai orders hospitals to cancel surgeries amid virus surge
January 21, 2021
Dubai orders hospitals to cancel surgeries amid virus surge
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The government of Dubai on Wednesday ordered all hospitals to cancel nonessential surgeries for…