Middle East
After historic whirlwind visit, Pope leaves Iraq for Rome
March 8, 2021
After historic whirlwind visit, Pope leaves Iraq for Rome
BAGHDAD (AP) — Pope Francis on Monday wrapped up his historic whirlwind tour of Iraq that sought to bring hope…
With many vaccinated, Israel reopens economy before election
March 8, 2021
With many vaccinated, Israel reopens economy before election
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel reopened most of its economy Sunday as it removed many of its remaining coronavirus lockdown restrictions,…
At Dubai airport, travelers’ eyes become their passports
March 8, 2021
At Dubai airport, travelers’ eyes become their passports
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai’s airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, can already feel surreal, with its…
US envoy seeking support to shake up Afghan peace process, warring parties object
March 7, 2021
US envoy seeking support to shake up Afghan peace process, warring parties object
KABUL/ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The US special envoy to Afghanistan proposed a shakeup of the stalled peace process this week, including…
Where IS ruled, pope calls on Christians to forgive, rebuild
March 7, 2021
Where IS ruled, pope calls on Christians to forgive, rebuild
QARAQOSH, Iraq (AP) — Pope Francis called on Iraq’s Christians to forgive the injustices committed against them by Muslim extremists…
Rouhani: Iran ready to take steps when US lifts sanctions
March 7, 2021
Rouhani: Iran ready to take steps when US lifts sanctions
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Sunday his country was prepared to take steps to live up…
Satellite photos show aftermath of strike in northern Syria
March 7, 2021
Satellite photos show aftermath of strike in northern Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — A suspected missile strike on an oil-loading facility used by Turkey-backed opposition forces in northern Syria appears…
Saudi-led coalition destroys 10 Huthi drones: Saudi TV
March 7, 2021
Saudi-led coalition destroys 10 Huthi drones: Saudi TV
DUBAI (Reuters) – The Saudi-led coalition engaged in Yemen said on Sunday that it destroyed 10 armed drones launched by…
Pope Francis visits Iraq’s ruined city of Mosul, hearing residents’ testimony
March 7, 2021
Pope Francis visits Iraq’s ruined city of Mosul, hearing residents’ testimony
MOSUL, Iraq (Reuters) – Muslim and Christian residents of Mosul told Pope Francis of their lives under the brutal rule…
Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party says it will regroup if hit by court ban
March 6, 2021
Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party says it will regroup if hit by court ban
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) said on Friday it would keep campaigning under a different banner…