Middle East
At least 13 people drown in migrant shipwreck off Libya
September 25, 2020
At least 13 people drown in migrant shipwreck off Libya
CAIRO (AP) — Over a dozen migrants trying to reach Europe drowned in the Mediterranean Sea when their small dinghy…
US to provide $720 million Syria aid and funds for Sahel, South Sudan
September 25, 2020
US to provide $720 million Syria aid and funds for Sahel, South Sudan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States said on Thursday it would provide more than $720 million in humanitarian assistance in…
Yemen’s president urges Houthis to allow humanitarian aid
September 25, 2020
Yemen’s president urges Houthis to allow humanitarian aid
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Yemen’s embattled and exiled president on Thursday urged his government’s rival, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels,…
In sign of frustration, US shortens sanctions waiver to Iraq
September 25, 2020
In sign of frustration, US shortens sanctions waiver to Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — The United States has extended a sanctions waiver that enables Iraq to continue importing gas from Iran…
Turkey orders dozens of arrests, including Kurdish opposition, over Kobani protests
September 25, 2020
Turkey orders dozens of arrests, including Kurdish opposition, over Kobani protests
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkish authorities on Friday ordered the arrest of 82 people including members of a pro-Kurdish opposition party,…
For Arab newlyweds, the party goes on until police bust in
September 25, 2020
For Arab newlyweds, the party goes on until police bust in
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The party was going strong: traditional music blared, families cheered, throngs of revelers danced.…
Saudi king’s rare address to UN showcases monarch in charge
September 24, 2020
Saudi king’s rare address to UN showcases monarch in charge
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s King Salman made a rare address to the UN General Assembly on…
Israel tightens COVID lockdown as infections climb
September 24, 2020
Israel tightens COVID lockdown as infections climb
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet decided on Thursday to tighten Israel’s coronavirus lockdown after he said a…
In conservative Kandahar, new gym creates safe space for Afghan women
September 24, 2020
In conservative Kandahar, new gym creates safe space for Afghan women
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Reuters) – In Afghanistan’s southern province of Kandahar, rights activist Maryam Durani has found a fresh outlet for…
Amnesty: Migrants face ‘vicious cycle of cruelty’ in Libya
September 24, 2020
Amnesty: Migrants face ‘vicious cycle of cruelty’ in Libya
CAIRO (AP) — Amnesty International said Thursday that thousands of Europe-bound migrants who were intercepted and returned to Libyan shores…