Middle East
Israel’s democracy is at a crossroads as its top court debates a law limiting its power. Here’s what to know
September 12, 2023
Israel’s democracy is at a crossroads as its top court debates a law limiting its power. Here’s what to know
Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s Supreme Court opens hearings Tuesday on a law to curb its powers, in a case that…
Ethiopia says it has filled the reservoir on its highly controversial Blue Nile megadam project
September 11, 2023
Ethiopia says it has filled the reservoir on its highly controversial Blue Nile megadam project
Ethiopia announced on Sunday it had completed the fourth and final phase of filling a reservoir for its huge and…
Earthquake damages centuries-old sites in Marrakech but spares modern city
September 11, 2023
Earthquake damages centuries-old sites in Marrakech but spares modern city
Marrakech CNN — A small mosque at the heart of the Marrakech Medina in the city’s historical quarter was a…
At the scene: Marrakech residents spend a night in the streets while others flee
September 10, 2023
At the scene: Marrakech residents spend a night in the streets while others flee
Marrakech CNN — As the dust began to settle, panic set in. Screams echoed through the narrow streets of Marrakech’s…
Morocco earthquake death toll rises to 2,012, with 2,059 injured
September 10, 2023
Morocco earthquake death toll rises to 2,012, with 2,059 injured
The Moroccan Interior Ministry announced on Saturday that the number of victims of the earthquake had risen to 2,012 dead…
Rescue operation to save American caver in Turkey is underway
September 10, 2023
Rescue operation to save American caver in Turkey is underway
A rescue operation has been launched to save American caver Mark Dickey, who is stranded hundreds of meters underground in…
Nervous Moroccans spend a second night in streets after powerful earthquake kills more than 2,000
September 10, 2023
Nervous Moroccans spend a second night in streets after powerful earthquake kills more than 2,000
Marrakech CNN — Terrified Moroccans spent a second night in the streets after a powerful earthquake killed more than 2,000…
Mahsa Amini’s uncle arrested ahead of one-year anniversary of her death
September 9, 2023
Mahsa Amini’s uncle arrested ahead of one-year anniversary of her death
CNN — The uncle of Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old woman whose death in the custody of Iran’s morality police sparked…
Western officials arrive in the UAE amid push to deprive Russia of advanced microchips
September 9, 2023
Western officials arrive in the UAE amid push to deprive Russia of advanced microchips
Abu Dhabi CNN — Senior Western officials are visiting the United Arab Emirates to discuss sanctions as concerns mount over…
Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco, killing more than 600 and damaging historic Marrakech
September 9, 2023
Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco, killing more than 600 and damaging historic Marrakech
CNN — A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco Friday night, killing more than 600 people and damaging buildings in the…