US readying ‘substantial’ aid to help Yemen fight coronavirus
Middle East

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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…
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