Global coronavirus cases rise above 13 million
World
July 13, 2020
Global coronavirus cases rise above 13 million
(Reuters) – Global coronavirus infections passed 13 million on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, marking another milestone in the…
Turkey will inform UNESCO about Hagia Sophia moves, minister says
Middle East
July 13, 2020
Turkey will inform UNESCO about Hagia Sophia moves, minister says
ISTANBUL (Reuters) — Turkey will inform the United Nation’s cultural body UNESCO about steps being taken regarding Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia,…
Japan, US discuss jump in coronavirus cases at US military bases
World
July 13, 2020
Japan, US discuss jump in coronavirus cases at US military bases
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan and the United States are sharing information about coronavirus infections at US military bases after an…
Jordan presses sweeping tax evasion crackdown to aid ailing economy
Middle East
July 13, 2020
Jordan presses sweeping tax evasion crackdown to aid ailing economy
AMMAN (Reuters) — Jordan’s Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz promised on Sunday to deepen a crackdown on tax evasion that officials…
Tunisian parties seek to oust parliament speaker, Islamists want new government
Middle East
July 13, 2020
Tunisian parties seek to oust parliament speaker, Islamists want new government
TUNIS (Reuters) — At least five Tunisian parties plan to launch a vote of no confidence in parliamentary speaker Rached…
Lebanese Christian cleric seen to criticize Hezbollah, allies over crisis
Middle East
July 13, 2020
Lebanese Christian cleric seen to criticize Hezbollah, allies over crisis
BEIRUT (Reuters) — Lebanon’s top Christian cleric stepped up criticism of the Iran-backed Shia group Hezbollah and its allies without…
Sudan to allow drinking alcohol for non-Muslims, ban FGM
Middle East
July 12, 2020
Sudan to allow drinking alcohol for non-Muslims, ban FGM
KHARTOUM (Reuters) — Sudan will permit non-Muslims to consume alcohol and strengthen women’s rights, including banning female genital mutilation (FGM),…
Mali opposition rejects president’s concessions aimed at ending impasse
World
July 12, 2020
Mali opposition rejects president’s concessions aimed at ending impasse
BAMAKO (Reuters) — Mali’s opposition on Sunday rejected concessions by President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita aimed at resolving an escalating political…
Abu Dhabi fund suspends debt service repayments for countries, companies
Middle East
July 12, 2020
Abu Dhabi fund suspends debt service repayments for countries, companies
DUBAI (Reuters) — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has suspended debt service repayments for some countries and companies for the…
Lives will be lost as Syria aid access cut, aid agencies warn
Middle East
July 12, 2020
Lives will be lost as Syria aid access cut, aid agencies warn
BEIRUT (Reuters) — A UN Security Council resolution that leaves only one of two border crossings open for aid deliveries…