Middle East
‘Saudi game of thrones’: pressure grows to release jailed prince
June 1, 2020
‘Saudi game of thrones’: pressure grows to release jailed prince
A two million dollar US lobbying effort and petitions from European lawmakers are piling pressure on Saudi Arabia to release…
Israel unveils 80 bn shekel plan to boost solar energy
June 1, 2020
Israel unveils 80 bn shekel plan to boost solar energy
TEL AVIV (Reuters) — Israel’s Energy Ministry unveiled an 80 billion shekel (US$22.8 billion) plan to increase the use of…
Career foreign fighters fuel conflict in the Middle East
June 1, 2020
Career foreign fighters fuel conflict in the Middle East
Thousands of foreign fighters have returned to their home countries after fighting with terror groups. But those who stay behind…
Iran risks second coronavirus wave if people ignore restrictions: minister
June 1, 2020
Iran risks second coronavirus wave if people ignore restrictions: minister
DUBAI (Reuters) — Iran could face a second, stronger wave of novel coronavirus infections if people ignore guidance and social…
Hundreds attend funeral of Palestinian shot by Israeli police
June 1, 2020
Hundreds attend funeral of Palestinian shot by Israeli police
JERUSALEM (Reuters) — Hundreds of people attended the funeral on Sunday of a Palestinian who was fatally shot by Israeli…
Turkey eases coronavirus measures, re-opens restaurants, parks
June 1, 2020
Turkey eases coronavirus measures, re-opens restaurants, parks
ANKARA (Reuters) — Turkey re-opens restaurants, cafes and parks on Monday and lifts inter-city travel curbs as the country eases…
World Bank: Palestinian economy could shrink by 11%
June 1, 2020
World Bank: Palestinian economy could shrink by 11%
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Palestinian economy could shrink by as much as 11 percent in the coming year as the…
UN forced to cut aid to Yemen, even as virus increases need
June 1, 2020
UN forced to cut aid to Yemen, even as virus increases need
CAIRO (AP) — Aid organizations are making an urgent plea for funding to shore up their operations in war-torn Yemen,…
Bazaar swabbed, tables spaced as Turkey eases restrictions
May 31, 2020
Bazaar swabbed, tables spaced as Turkey eases restrictions
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Workers in white coveralls and face masks swept Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar with disinfectant Saturday as Turkey…
Iran berates US over police killing, slams racism
May 31, 2020
Iran berates US over police killing, slams racism
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran took Washington to task on Saturday over the alleged killing of an unarmed black man by…