US readying ‘substantial’ aid to help Yemen fight coronavirus
Middle East
April 21, 2020
US readying ‘substantial’ aid to help Yemen fight coronavirus
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The United States is preparing a “substantial contribution” to help Yemen combat the coronavirus, but it…
Netanyahu and rival Gantz clinch Israel power-sharing deal
Middle East
April 21, 2020
Netanyahu and rival Gantz clinch Israel power-sharing deal
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his centrist election rival Benny Gantz signed a deal on Monday…
Spain coronavirus infection rate falling ‘a lot’ as cases top 200,000
World
April 20, 2020
Spain coronavirus infection rate falling ‘a lot’ as cases top 200,000
MADRID/Amorebieta, SPAIN (Reuters) — The spread of the new coronavirus in Spain seems to be slowing despite more than 200,000…
Some Syrians prefer ruined homes to crowded camps
Middle East
April 20, 2020
Some Syrians prefer ruined homes to crowded camps
NAIRAB, Idlib, Syria (Reuters) — Taher al-Matar’s home in northwest Syria is in ruins but he has gone back to…
UAE tells Muslims to pray at home during Ramadan
Middle East
April 20, 2020
UAE tells Muslims to pray at home during Ramadan
DUBAI (Reuters) — Religious authorities in the United Arab Emirates said medical workers treating COVID-19 patients are exempt from fasting…
In shadow of coronavirus, Muslims face a Ramadan like never before
Middle East
April 20, 2020
In shadow of coronavirus, Muslims face a Ramadan like never before
ALGIERS/CAIRO/JAKARTA (Reuters) — Days before the holy fasting month of Ramadan begins, the Islamic world is grappling with an untimely…
Saudi top religious authority recommends home prayers in Ramadan amid coronavirus
Middle East
April 19, 2020
Saudi top religious authority recommends home prayers in Ramadan amid coronavirus
RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s highest religious body, the Council of Senior Scholars, urged Muslims worldwide to pray at home…
Iran extends prisoner furloughs, closure of holy sites amid coronavirus
Middle East
April 19, 2020
Iran extends prisoner furloughs, closure of holy sites amid coronavirus
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran has extended furloughs for prisoners for another month, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday, as…
Israel to ease some coronavirus restrictions, Netanyahu says
Middle East
April 19, 2020
Israel to ease some coronavirus restrictions, Netanyahu says
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel will gradually ease its coronavirus lockdown from Sunday by letting some businesses reopen and relaxing curbs…
Bahrain’s king applauds Trump’s efforts in achieving stability in energy markets
Middle East
April 19, 2020
Bahrain’s king applauds Trump’s efforts in achieving stability in energy markets
CAIRO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa expressed his appreciation for US President Donald Trump’s efforts in…