Putin, on eve of vote that could extend his rule, to review Red Square military parade
World
June 24, 2020
Putin, on eve of vote that could extend his rule, to review Red Square military parade
MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin will review a spectacular Red Square military parade later on Wednesday on the eve…
Traffic jams signal return to normal in New York but COVID-19 cases jump elsewhere
World
June 23, 2020
Traffic jams signal return to normal in New York but COVID-19 cases jump elsewhere
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City residents, gradually emerging from more than 100 days of coronavirus lockdown, celebrated an…
US officials to meet this week on Israel annexation plan
Middle East
June 23, 2020
US officials to meet this week on Israel annexation plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — US officials will gather this week to discuss whether to give Israel a green light for its…
Palestinian painter channels her fears of Israeli annexation
Middle East
June 23, 2020
Palestinian painter channels her fears of Israeli annexation
JORDAN VALLEY, West Bank (Reuters) — Amid the barren hills of the Jordan Valley, Palestinian artist Khadeeja Bisharat paints scenes…
Black Arab women tackle racist beauty ideals and stereotypes
Middle East
June 23, 2020
Black Arab women tackle racist beauty ideals and stereotypes
AMMAN (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — Black Arab women are drawing inspiration from global anti-racism protests to fight back against long-standing…
As Lebanon sinks into crisis, fear of crime grows
Middle East
June 22, 2020
As Lebanon sinks into crisis, fear of crime grows
BEIRUT (Reuters) — Vincent al-Boustani’s local council, in a small town north of Lebanon’s capital, runs a tight ship: staff…
Morocco used NSO’s spyware to spy on journalist, Amnesty says
Middle East
June 22, 2020
Morocco used NSO’s spyware to spy on journalist, Amnesty says
TEL AVIV (Reuters) — Technology developed by Israel’s NSO Group was used by the Moroccan government to spy on journalist…
Egypt passes electoral changes that could bolster Sisi supporters
Egypt
June 22, 2020
Egypt passes electoral changes that could bolster Sisi supporters
CAIRO (Reuters) — Egypt’s parliament approved amendments on Wednesday which critics say will help supporters of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi…
Iran ship reaches Venezuelan waters with cargo of food
Middle East
June 22, 2020
Iran ship reaches Venezuelan waters with cargo of food
CARACAS (Reuters) — An Iranian ship was approaching the Venezuelan port of La Guaira on Sunday with a cargo of…
Palestinians fear Israeli annexation could further limit Dead Sea access
Middle East
June 22, 2020
Palestinians fear Israeli annexation could further limit Dead Sea access
DEAD SEA, West Bank (Reuters) — Palestinians are worried their restricted access to the salty waters of the Dead Sea…