Middle East
Palestinian premier: ‘God help us’ if Trump wins re-election
October 14, 2020
Palestinian premier: ‘God help us’ if Trump wins re-election
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinian prime minister said Tuesday it will be disastrous for his people and the…
US air strikes target Taliban fighters advancing on key Afghan city
October 13, 2020
US air strikes target Taliban fighters advancing on key Afghan city
LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan (Reuters) – The United States launched air strikes against Taliban fighters in Afghanistan’s southern Helmand province, US…
Pandemic adds to war in keeping Libyan children out of school
October 13, 2020
Pandemic adds to war in keeping Libyan children out of school
MISRATA, Libya (Reuters) – Their young lives already disrupted by war, Libyan schoolchildren face even bigger obstacles to their education…
Assad makes rare visit to areas hit by fires in west Syria
October 13, 2020
Assad makes rare visit to areas hit by fires in west Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad has made a rare public visit to the coastal province of Latakia where…
Filmmaker’s trial raises concerns over freedom in new Sudan
October 13, 2020
Filmmaker’s trial raises concerns over freedom in new Sudan
CAIRO (AP) — More than a year after the overthrow of Sudanese strongman Omar al-Bashir, amid the promise of new…
Cargo from Dubai arrives in Haifa, cementing Israel-UAE trade route
October 13, 2020
Cargo from Dubai arrives in Haifa, cementing Israel-UAE trade route
HAIFA, Israel (Reuters) – The ship-to-shore crane paused above the cargo ship just arrived from Dubai, then set its load…
Lebanon names team for maritime border talks with Israel
October 13, 2020
Lebanon names team for maritime border talks with Israel
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon announced on Monday the names of its delegation that will hold indirect talks later this week…
Indian workers in Libya released after monthlong abduction
October 13, 2020
Indian workers in Libya released after monthlong abduction
CAIRO (AP) — An armed group has released seven Indian workers a month after their abduction in Libya, the Indian…
Oman to impose value-added tax amid pandemic fallout
October 13, 2020
Oman to impose value-added tax amid pandemic fallout
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oman issued a royal decree on Monday that sets the stage for the sultanate…
Jordan’s King Abdullah swears in new government to speed reforms
October 12, 2020
Jordan’s King Abdullah swears in new government to speed reforms
AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan’s King Abdullah on Monday swore in a new government led by veteran diplomat Bisher al Khaswaneh…