Middle East
Earthquake created a deep chasm in middle of Turkish olive grove
February 15, 2023
Earthquake created a deep chasm in middle of Turkish olive grove
A verdant olive grove was cleaved into two during last week’s devastating earthquake in Turkey, creating a valley 984 feet…
Turkey rescuers say voices are still being heard under the rubble
February 14, 2023
Turkey rescuers say voices are still being heard under the rubble
CNN — Rescue teams in southern Turkey say they are still hearing voices from under the rubble more than a…
What it’s like to travel around Afghanistan now
February 14, 2023
What it’s like to travel around Afghanistan now
Most of the time, headlines about Afghanistan are ringed with tragedy: food shortages, orphaned children, and even executions. Since the…
Erdogan’s political fate may rest on his response to the earthquake
February 14, 2023
Erdogan’s political fate may rest on his response to the earthquake
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — A devastating earthquake in southern Turkey could change the electoral equation for Turkish strongman President…
‘I wish we were dead’: Syrian quake survivors left to fend for themselves with little help in sight
February 14, 2023
‘I wish we were dead’: Syrian quake survivors left to fend for themselves with little help in sight
Three-month-old Mohammad is all alone in intensive care, his little head and face covered in bandages and tubes attached to…
Turkey cracks down on building contractors as quake death toll reaches grim milestone
February 14, 2023
Turkey cracks down on building contractors as quake death toll reaches grim milestone
Turkish authorities have arrested or detained a number of property developers as the death toll from last week’s catastrophic earthquake…
Thousands protest Netanyahu’s plan to weaken Israel’s judiciary as president warns of ‘social collapse’
February 13, 2023
Thousands protest Netanyahu’s plan to weaken Israel’s judiciary as president warns of ‘social collapse’
Jerusalem CNN — Tens of thousands of flag-waving Israelis converged on the nation’s parliament Monday, amid warnings that Prime Minister…
‘I couldn’t save my daughter’: Behind the defining image of the Turkey earthquake
February 13, 2023
‘I couldn’t save my daughter’: Behind the defining image of the Turkey earthquake
It’s been a week since a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria, claiming the lives of more than…
Death toll climbs to 33,000 people in Turkey-Syria earthquake
February 13, 2023
Death toll climbs to 33,000 people in Turkey-Syria earthquake
CNN — More than 33,000 people have died across Turkey and Syria since a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck on…
Second child dies in car ramming attack in Jerusalem
February 13, 2023
Second child dies in car ramming attack in Jerusalem
Jerusalem CNN — A car drove into several people at a bus stop in Jerusalem on Friday, killing a man…