Middle East
Analysis: Iran slips record volume of oil into China, reaches out to Asian clients for trade resumption
March 8, 2021
Analysis: Iran slips record volume of oil into China, reaches out to Asian clients for trade resumption
(Reuters) – Iran has quietly moved record amounts of crude oil to top client China in recent months, while India’s…
Protesters paralyze Lebanon amid political, economic crisis
March 8, 2021
Protesters paralyze Lebanon amid political, economic crisis
BEIRUT (AP) — Protesters closed all major roads leading to the Lebanese capital on Monday, causing traffic jams and triggering…
Yemen: Several killed in migrant detention center fire
March 8, 2021
Yemen: Several killed in migrant detention center fire
At least eight people were killed and 170 more injured in a fire at a migrant detention center in the Yemeni capital…
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…