Middle East
Turkey deploying Syrian fighters to help ally Azerbaijan, two fighters say
September 29, 2020
Turkey deploying Syrian fighters to help ally Azerbaijan, two fighters say
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey is sending Syrian rebel fighters to support Azerbaijan in its escalating conflict with neighbouring Armenia, two…
Oman’s new sultan quietly makes his mark as challenges loom
September 29, 2020
Oman’s new sultan quietly makes his mark as challenges loom
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — When Oman’s ruler of a half century died without an heir apparent, brief fears…
Iraqi military: 5 dead, 2 wounded in Baghdad rocket attack
September 29, 2020
Iraqi military: 5 dead, 2 wounded in Baghdad rocket attack
BAGHDAD (AP) — Five Iraqi civilians were killed and two severely wounded Monday after a Katyusha rocket hit near Baghdad…
Turkey prepares second indictment of six Khashoggi murder suspects: media
September 28, 2020
Turkey prepares second indictment of six Khashoggi murder suspects: media
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish prosecutors have prepared a second indictment in connection with the 2018 murder of Saudi journalist Jamal…
Threat to evacuate US diplomats from Iraq raises fear of war
September 28, 2020
Threat to evacuate US diplomats from Iraq raises fear of war
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Washington has made preparations to withdraw diplomats from Iraq after warning Baghdad it could shut its embassy,…
At UN, Pakistani leader says India sponsors anti-Muslim hate
September 28, 2020
At UN, Pakistani leader says India sponsors anti-Muslim hate
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday assailed India’s Hindu nationalist government and its moves to…
Jordan reopens trade gateway with Syria after month-long COVID closure
September 28, 2020
Jordan reopens trade gateway with Syria after month-long COVID closure
AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan on Sunday resumed its land border traffic with Syria, following a more than month-long closure, after…
The Latest: Dubai to restrict nightlife amid virus increase
September 28, 2020
The Latest: Dubai to restrict nightlife amid virus increase
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai has announced new restrictions on nightlife to curb a rising tide of coronavirus infections.…
Food trucks provide rare bright spot in hard-hit West Bank
September 28, 2020
Food trucks provide rare bright spot in hard-hit West Bank
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The coronavirus crisis has hit West Bank restaurants hard. But one part of the dining…
Saudi Arabia: G-20 gathering of world leaders to be virtual
September 28, 2020
Saudi Arabia: G-20 gathering of world leaders to be virtual
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia, which is presiding over the Group of 20 countries this year, said…