Middle East
Sudan’s military takes power in coup, arrests prime minister
October 25, 2021
Sudan’s military takes power in coup, arrests prime minister
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s military seized power Monday, dissolving the transitional government hours after troops arrested the prime minister. Thousands…
Emirati prosecutors investigating Dubai’s Union Properties
October 25, 2021
Emirati prosecutors investigating Dubai’s Union Properties
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Emirati prosecutors said Sunday they launched a major investigation into Dubai-based real estate developer…
In war and in peace, passion for cricket alive and well in Afghanistan
October 25, 2021
In war and in peace, passion for cricket alive and well in Afghanistan
KABUL, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Khushhal has been fighting for the Taliban since he was 13 but now that they…
‘Children are going to die’, U.N. agency warns as Afghanistan verges on collapse
October 25, 2021
‘Children are going to die’, U.N. agency warns as Afghanistan verges on collapse
DUBAI, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Millions of Afghans, including children, could die of starvation unless urgent action is taken to…
PM, officials detained, internet down in apparent Sudan coup
October 25, 2021
PM, officials detained, internet down in apparent Sudan coup
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s interim prime minister and a number of senior government officials were arrested Monday, the information ministry…
Israeli official says reopening of US Palestinian mission in Jerusalem may not happen
October 24, 2021
Israeli official says reopening of US Palestinian mission in Jerusalem may not happen
JERUSALEM, Oct 24 (Reuters) – Israel’s deputy foreign minister said on Sunday that the Biden administration may shelve its plan…
Libyan elections commission to start registering candidates in Nov – commission head
October 24, 2021
Libyan elections commission to start registering candidates in Nov – commission head
TRIPOLI, Oct 24 (Reuters) – Registration for candidates in Libya’s presidential and parliamentary elections should open in November, the head…
Palestinian rights groups see muzzle in Israel’s terror tag
October 24, 2021
Palestinian rights groups see muzzle in Israel’s terror tag
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Activists called on the international community Saturday to help reverse Israel’s unprecedented designation of six…
Turkey to expel U.S. envoy and nine others, Erdogan says
October 24, 2021
Turkey to expel U.S. envoy and nine others, Erdogan says
ISTANBUL, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that he had told his foreign ministry to…
African effort to replicate mRNA vaccine targets disparities
October 24, 2021
African effort to replicate mRNA vaccine targets disparities
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — In a pair of Cape Town warehouses converted into a maze of airlocked sterile…