Middle East
Pandemic empties blue-hued Moroccan tourist town
January 5, 2021
Pandemic empties blue-hued Moroccan tourist town
CHEFCHAOUEN, Morocco (AP) — When COVID-19 hit Morocco, the mountainous town of Chefchaouen was one of the few that registered…
China urges calm and restraint after Iran enrichment announcement
January 5, 2021
China urges calm and restraint after Iran enrichment announcement
BEIJING (Reuters) -China urged calm and restraint on Tuesday after Iran said it had resumed 20 percent uranium enrichment at…
An ‘orchard of bad apples’ weighs on new Afghan peace talks
January 5, 2021
An ‘orchard of bad apples’ weighs on new Afghan peace talks
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghan negotiators are to resume talks with the Taliban on Tuesday aimed at finding an end to…
Qatar ruler due in Saudi Arabia for summit to end blockade
January 5, 2021
Qatar ruler due in Saudi Arabia for summit to end blockade
AL-ULA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Qatar’s ruler was to arrive in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, following an announcement that the…
Iran starts 20% uranium enrichment, seizes tanker in strait
January 4, 2021
Iran starts 20% uranium enrichment, seizes tanker in strait
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran on Monday began enriching uranium up to 20 percent at an underground facility…
As post-holiday infections surge, Lebanon gears for lockdown
January 4, 2021
As post-holiday infections surge, Lebanon gears for lockdown
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon is gearing up for a new nationwide lockdown, as officials vowed Monday to take stricter measures…
Israel’s defense minister favors buying one more F-35 squadron for now
January 4, 2021
Israel’s defense minister favors buying one more F-35 squadron for now
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s defense minister said on Monday that he wants the country to buy a third squadron of…
Washington orders US aircraft carrier to remain in Middle East amid Iranian threats
January 4, 2021
Washington orders US aircraft carrier to remain in Middle East amid Iranian threats
Days after ordering a United States aircraft carrier out of the Middle East, the country’s acting Secretary of Defense Christopher…
Afghan rivals to resume talks as civilian killings sow suspicion
January 4, 2021
Afghan rivals to resume talks as civilian killings sow suspicion
KABUL (Reuters) – Afghan government representatives and Taliban officials are due to resume their power-sharing talks, officials said on Monday,…
Chanting anti-US slogans, Iraqi militia supporters mark year since Soleimani’s killing
January 4, 2021
Chanting anti-US slogans, Iraqi militia supporters mark year since Soleimani’s killing
BAGHDAD (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of supporters of Iranian-backed Iraqi paramilitary groups chanted anti-American slogans in central Baghdad on Sunday…