Middle East
Iran’s Iraj Pezeshkzad, who wrote ‘My Uncle Napoleon,’ dies
January 16, 2022
Iran’s Iraj Pezeshkzad, who wrote ‘My Uncle Napoleon,’ dies
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iraj Pezeshkzad, an Iranian author whose bestselling comic novel, “My Uncle Napoleon,” lampooned Persian culture’s self-aggrandizing…
Hezbollah, Amal end boycott of Lebanon’s cabinet amid economic crisis
January 16, 2022
Hezbollah, Amal end boycott of Lebanon’s cabinet amid economic crisis
BEIRUT, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Powerful Lebanese groups Hezbollah and Amal said on Saturday they would end a boycott of…
The AP Interview: Taliban pledge all girls in schools soon
January 16, 2022
The AP Interview: Taliban pledge all girls in schools soon
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers say they hope to be able to open all schools for girls…
Syria’s rebels hail ex-officer’s conviction, want justice to go higher
January 15, 2022
Syria’s rebels hail ex-officer’s conviction, want justice to go higher
AMMAN, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Syrian rebel and opposition groups said Germany’s conviction of a former Syrian intelligence officer for…
Lebanese central bank seeks to strengthen currency after slump
January 15, 2022
Lebanese central bank seeks to strengthen currency after slump
BEIRUT, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s central bank said on Friday it aimed to boost the Lebanese pound’s valueby easing…
China slams US sanctions on Iran as cooperation agreement launched
January 15, 2022
China slams US sanctions on Iran as cooperation agreement launched
SHANGHAI, Jan 15 (Reuters) – China reaffirmed its opposition to unilateral sanctions by the United States against Iran as the…
New US Horn of Africa envoy to visit Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Ethiopia
January 15, 2022
New US Horn of Africa envoy to visit Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Ethiopia
LOS ANGELES, Jan 14 (Reuters) – The new US envoy to the Horn of Africa, David Satterfield, and Assistant Secretary…
UN council demands Yemen’s Huthis release UAE ship and crew
January 15, 2022
UN council demands Yemen’s Huthis release UAE ship and crew
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The UN Security Council on Friday condemned the seizure of a United Arab Emirates ship and…
Israel says 500K have received 4th vaccine dose
January 15, 2022
Israel says 500K have received 4th vaccine dose
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has administered a 4th vaccine dose to more than 500,000 people, the Health Ministry said Friday.…
Fire at Kuwait refinery kills 2 and critically injures 5
January 14, 2022
Fire at Kuwait refinery kills 2 and critically injures 5
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A fire erupted in Kuwait during maintenance work at a major oil refinery on…