Middle East
At UN, Pakistani leader says India sponsors anti-Muslim hate
September 28, 2020
At UN, Pakistani leader says India sponsors anti-Muslim hate
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday assailed India’s Hindu nationalist government and its moves to…
Jordan reopens trade gateway with Syria after month-long COVID closure
September 28, 2020
Jordan reopens trade gateway with Syria after month-long COVID closure
AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan on Sunday resumed its land border traffic with Syria, following a more than month-long closure, after…
The Latest: Dubai to restrict nightlife amid virus increase
September 28, 2020
The Latest: Dubai to restrict nightlife amid virus increase
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai has announced new restrictions on nightlife to curb a rising tide of coronavirus infections.…
Food trucks provide rare bright spot in hard-hit West Bank
September 28, 2020
Food trucks provide rare bright spot in hard-hit West Bank
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The coronavirus crisis has hit West Bank restaurants hard. But one part of the dining…
Saudi Arabia: G-20 gathering of world leaders to be virtual
September 28, 2020
Saudi Arabia: G-20 gathering of world leaders to be virtual
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia, which is presiding over the Group of 20 countries this year, said…
Top Afghan negotiator in Taliban talks arrives in Pakistan
September 28, 2020
Top Afghan negotiator in Taliban talks arrives in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghanistan’s top official in negotiations with the Taliban arrived in Pakistan’s capital Monday on a three-day trip…
Former Lebanese FM, president’s son-in-law, has coronavirus
September 27, 2020
Former Lebanese FM, president’s son-in-law, has coronavirus
BEIRUT (AP) — A former Lebanese foreign minister and son-in-law of President Michel Aoun has tested positive for the coronavirus,…
Israelis mark Yom Kippur under ‘painful’ virus lockdown
September 27, 2020
Israelis mark Yom Kippur under ‘painful’ virus lockdown
JERUSALEM (AP) — The solemn Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, which annually sees Israeli life grind to a halt, begins…
Morocco faces down COVID spread with tough rules
September 27, 2020
Morocco faces down COVID spread with tough rules
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — With air and sea borders closed for months and eight cities barring people from entering or…
Syria minister calls Turkey main terrorism sponsor in region
September 27, 2020
Syria minister calls Turkey main terrorism sponsor in region
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Syria’s foreign minister accused Turkey on Saturday of being “one of the main sponsors of terror”…