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Iran’s death toll from coronavirus reaches 2,640 – health official

Iran’s death toll from coronavirus reaches 2,640 – health official

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s death toll from the coronavirus has risen to 2,640 and the number of infected people has…
US-led coalition pulls out of 3rd Iraqi base this month

US-led coalition pulls out of 3rd Iraqi base this month

BAGHDAD (AP) — The US-led coalition withdrew on Sunday from a military base in northern Iraq that nearly launched Washington…
Iran’s president says economy is a factor in virus response

Iran’s president says economy is a factor in virus response

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president on Sunday lashed out at criticism of its lagging response to the worst coronavirus…
Lebanon’s Berri may suspend cabinet support over coronavirus expat policy

Lebanon’s Berri may suspend cabinet support over coronavirus expat policy

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri threatened on Saturday to suspend his support for Prime Minister Hassan Diab’s…
Saudi intercepts missiles over curfew-locked Riyadh, border city

Saudi intercepts missiles over curfew-locked Riyadh, border city

Saudi air defenses intercepted ballistic missiles over Riyadh and a city along the Yemen border late Saturday, leaving at least…
Iran urges US to free Iranian prisoners amid coronavirus

Iran urges US to free Iranian prisoners amid coronavirus

DUBAI (Reuters) – The Tehran government urged the United States on Friday to release Iranians held in US jails on…
Israel says Gaza militants fired rocket at Israeli town

Israel says Gaza militants fired rocket at Israeli town

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel says Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip have fired a rocket into the country’s south. There…
Morocco to spend $200 million to brace health system for coronavirus

Morocco to spend $200 million to brace health system for coronavirus

RABAT (Reuters) – Morocco will spend an initial two billion dirhams ($200 million) to help its health system cope with…
With virus, cherished Mideast traditions come to abrupt halt

With virus, cherished Mideast traditions come to abrupt halt

BAGHDAD (AP) — Under the sign “Take out only” and a tall bottle of antiseptic by his side, Mazin Hashim,…
Turkey halts intercity trains, limits domestic flights over virus outbreak

Turkey halts intercity trains, limits domestic flights over virus outbreak

ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey halted all intercity trains and limited domestic flights on Saturday as part of measures to contain…
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