Middle East
Moroccan boy trapped in well dies before rescue
February 6, 2022
Moroccan boy trapped in well dies before rescue
RABAT, Feb 5 (Reuters) – A small boy trapped in a well in northern Moroccan for five days died before…
As economy collapses, some young Lebanese turn to militancy
February 6, 2022
As economy collapses, some young Lebanese turn to militancy
WADI NAHLEH, Lebanon (AP) — Two weeks before he was supposed to get married, Bakr Seif told his mother he…
Analysis: As Mideast wars encroach on UAE, US gets drawn in
February 6, 2022
Analysis: As Mideast wars encroach on UAE, US gets drawn in
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The wars of the wider Middle East that long surrounded the United Arab Emirates…
Iran welcomes US sanctions relief but says it’s too little
February 6, 2022
Iran welcomes US sanctions relief but says it’s too little
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister on Saturday welcomed U.S. sanctions relief intended to entice Iran back to the…
Turkey’s President Erdogan tests positive for COVID-19
February 5, 2022
Turkey’s President Erdogan tests positive for COVID-19
ISTANBUL, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that he had tested positive for the Omicron…
UAE lifts travel ban to 12 African countries for vaccinated citizens – state news agency
February 5, 2022
UAE lifts travel ban to 12 African countries for vaccinated citizens – state news agency
DUBAI, Feb 4 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates announced that it will lift a travel ban to 12 African…
Moroccan rescuers get closer to child trapped in well
February 5, 2022
Moroccan rescuers get closer to child trapped in well
RABAT, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Rescue workers edged closer on Saturday to reaching a 5-year-old boy who has been trapped…
Stung by prison battle, Kurds say they need help against IS
February 5, 2022
Stung by prison battle, Kurds say they need help against IS
HASSAKEH, Syria (AP) — Weeks after the long, furious battle with militants from the Islamic State group over a prison…
Luxembourg asks Lebanon for information on central bank chief’s finances -Lebanese source
February 5, 2022
Luxembourg asks Lebanon for information on central bank chief’s finances -Lebanese source
BEIRUT, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Lebanon received a letter from Luxembourg authorities asking for information relating to Lebanon Central Bank…
Israeli military chief voices regrets to U.S. over Palestinian-American’s death
February 5, 2022
Israeli military chief voices regrets to U.S. over Palestinian-American’s death
JERUSALEM, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Israel’s top general told the U.S. ambassador on Friday that he regrets the death of…