Middle East
A cafe in Yemen run by women, for women
November 2, 2020
A cafe in Yemen run by women, for women
MARIB (Reuters) – When Um Feras realised there were no leisure spaces for women in her city in Yemen, she…
Dubai: Foul play not suspected in dos Santos’ husband death
November 2, 2020
Dubai: Foul play not suspected in dos Santos’ husband death
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Police in Dubai say they don’t suspect foul play in the death of Sindika…
Iran begins annual air force drill with drones, fighter jets
November 2, 2020
Iran begins annual air force drill with drones, fighter jets
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s air force began an annual drill Monday, state television reported, with its aging fleet of…
Algeria votes on new constitution amid opposition boycott
November 1, 2020
Algeria votes on new constitution amid opposition boycott
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algerians voted Sunday on whether to approve a revised constitution that imposes term limits, promises new…
Iran’s daily COVID-19 deaths hit record; health official says true toll worse
November 1, 2020
Iran’s daily COVID-19 deaths hit record; health official says true toll worse
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s daily tally of coronavirus deaths hit a record high of 434 on Sunday, the health ministry…
Sudan says deal with US blocks further compensation claims
November 1, 2020
Sudan says deal with US blocks further compensation claims
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan says it has signed an agreement with the US that could effectively stop any future compensation…
70-year-old pulled out alive in Turkey as quake toll hits 53
November 1, 2020
70-year-old pulled out alive in Turkey as quake toll hits 53
IZMIR, Turkey (AP) — Rescue workers extricated a 70-year-old man from a collapsed building in western Turkey on Sunday, some…
Yemen: Saudi-led coalition ‘systematically’ targeted bridges
November 1, 2020
Yemen: Saudi-led coalition ‘systematically’ targeted bridges
The Saudi-led coalition waging war in Yemen systematically targeted bridges, considered key for the survival of civilian populations, according to…
Israel hails news Dominican Republic may move embassy to Jerusalem
November 1, 2020
Israel hails news Dominican Republic may move embassy to Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel on Saturday welcomed a declaration by the Dominican Republic that the Caribbean country may consider moving…
Over 3 million cases of coronavirus reported in Mideast
October 31, 2020
Over 3 million cases of coronavirus reported in Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The number of reported coronavirus cases has gone over 3 million in the Middle…