Middle East
Feds: Men hacked US sites after killing of Iranian general
September 16, 2020
Feds: Men hacked US sites after killing of Iranian general
BOSTON (AP) — Two computer hackers have been indicted on charges that they defaced websites across the US in retaliation…
UN demands all countries enforce UN arms embargo on Libya
September 16, 2020
UN demands all countries enforce UN arms embargo on Libya
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The UN Security Council adopted a resolution Tuesday demanding that all countries enforce the widely violated…
Israel strikes Gaza after rocket fire during US ceremony
September 16, 2020
Israel strikes Gaza after rocket fire during US ceremony
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military struck Hamas militant sites in the Gaza Strip early Wednesday in response to rocket…
UN experts decry continued abuse as Syria’s war grinds on
September 15, 2020
UN experts decry continued abuse as Syria’s war grinds on
GENEVA (AP) — UN-backed investigators pointed Tuesday to signs that Syria’s government continues to perpetrate rape, torture and murder as…
West urges Saudi Arabia to release women activists, prosecute Khashoggi killers
September 15, 2020
West urges Saudi Arabia to release women activists, prosecute Khashoggi killers
GENEVA (Reuters) – Dozens of Western countries voiced concern on Tuesday at Saudi Arabia’s continued detention of women activists and…
Turkey’s arrest of lawyers draws international criticism
September 15, 2020
Turkey’s arrest of lawyers draws international criticism
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish and international lawyers’ groups have voiced concern over the arrest of dozens of lawyers, saying they…
Trump to preside over historic Arab-Israel recognition deals
September 15, 2020
Trump to preside over historic Arab-Israel recognition deals
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to preside over the signing of historic diplomatic deals between Israel and…
Moroccan medics protest over conditions, staff shortages as pandemic surges
September 15, 2020
Moroccan medics protest over conditions, staff shortages as pandemic surges
RABAT (Reuters) – Working conditions are so bad for some medics in Morocco handling a surging coronavirus outbreak that they…
Fire erupts in building near Beirut’s port, cause unclear
September 15, 2020
Fire erupts in building near Beirut’s port, cause unclear
BEIRUT (AP) — A fire broke out Tuesday in a downtown Beirut building near the city’s port where an explosion…
Jordan closes schools in new curbs after spike in COVID-19
September 15, 2020
Jordan closes schools in new curbs after spike in COVID-19
AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan will suspend schools for two weeks from Thursday and close places of worship, restaurants and public…