Middle East
Iraqi PM chairs security meeting after drone attack on residence
November 7, 2021
Iraqi PM chairs security meeting after drone attack on residence
BAGHDAD, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi escaped unharmed in an assassination attempt by armed drone in…
Palestinians, Israel spar over US mission in Jerusalem
November 7, 2021
Palestinians, Israel spar over US mission in Jerusalem
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Palestinians on Sunday slammed Israel for rejecting the promised reopening of the US consulate…
Abu Dhabi to allow non-Muslim civil marriage under family law shakeup
November 7, 2021
Abu Dhabi to allow non-Muslim civil marriage under family law shakeup
DUBAI, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Non-Muslims will be allowed to marry, divorce and get joint child custody under civil law…
Dubai aims to attract 25 million tourists in 2025
November 7, 2021
Dubai aims to attract 25 million tourists in 2025
Nov 6 (REUTERS) – Dubai plans to merge the departments of economy and tourism and hopes to attract 25 million…
Iraqi prime minister survives assassination bid with drones
November 7, 2021
Iraqi prime minister survives assassination bid with drones
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi survived an assassination attempt with armed drones that targeted his residence early…
Palestinians: 13-year-old dies by Israeli fire in West Bank
November 6, 2021
Palestinians: 13-year-old dies by Israeli fire in West Bank
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A 13-year-old Palestinian boy was shot and killed by Israeli fire during clashes in the…
UAE’s Abu Dhabi announces new projects to contribute to country’s climate initiative
November 5, 2021
UAE’s Abu Dhabi announces new projects to contribute to country’s climate initiative
CAIRO, Nov 5 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi’s Department of Energy announced nine new projects that will contribute to the United…
Afghan girls, faraway relatives worry over dreams disrupted
November 5, 2021
Afghan girls, faraway relatives worry over dreams disrupted
From her home in Illinois, Asma Yawari has built a relationship with her younger cousin in Afghanistan that’s made the…
Report: Sudan military to free 4 ministers detained in coup
November 5, 2021
Report: Sudan military to free 4 ministers detained in coup
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s top general on Thursday ordered the release of four ministers of the now-deposed government who were…
Netanyahu’s hopes for a comeback dim as Israel passes budget
November 5, 2021
Netanyahu’s hopes for a comeback dim as Israel passes budget
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu watched from the sidelines Thursday as the government that…