Middle East
Egypt mediates prisoner swap deal with Israel, Hamas leaders
May 9, 2020
Egypt mediates prisoner swap deal with Israel, Hamas leaders
A member of the political bureau of Palestine’s Hamas organization, Basim Naaim, said Friday that mediation efforts on a prisoner exchange…
Set for new term, Netanyahu eyes risky West Bank annexation
May 9, 2020
Set for new term, Netanyahu eyes risky West Bank annexation
JERUSALEM (AP) — Now that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has secured a new term in office, there seems to…
Libya gov’t warns of escalation after attacks near embassies
May 9, 2020
Libya gov’t warns of escalation after attacks near embassies
CAIRO (AP) — The head of Libya’s UN-supported government on Friday warned of an escalation in the battle for Tripoli…
Prominent Beirut university faces fight of its life as crises hit
May 8, 2020
Prominent Beirut university faces fight of its life as crises hit
BEIRUT (Reuters) — One of the Arab world’s oldest universities faces its worst crisis since its foundation, with huge losses,…
Five killed, dozens wounds in Tripoli shelling: Libyan official
May 8, 2020
Five killed, dozens wounds in Tripoli shelling: Libyan official
CAIRO (AP) — Artillery shelling by Libya’s eastern-based forces killed more than five civilians and wounded dozens in the capital,…
Israel, U.S. to discuss reported Sinai peacekeeper drawdown plan: Israeli minister
May 8, 2020
Israel, U.S. to discuss reported Sinai peacekeeper drawdown plan: Israeli minister
JERUSALEM (Reuters) — Israel said on Friday it would discuss with its closest ally the United States a newspaper report…
Palestinian boy braves surgery alone during coronavirus closure in Israel
May 8, 2020
Palestinian boy braves surgery alone during coronavirus closure in Israel
HIZME CHECKPOINT, West Bank (Reuters) — Heart surgery is a trial for anyone, and especially for a young child. It…
Iran earthquake rocks capital, kills one
May 8, 2020
Iran earthquake rocks capital, kills one
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake jolted Iran’s capital, Tehran, and nearby areas in the early hours of Friday, forcing many people to flee buildings.…
Iraq lawmakers approve government of Prime Minister-designate Kadhimi
May 7, 2020
Iraq lawmakers approve government of Prime Minister-designate Kadhimi
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Iraqi lawmakers approved a new government on Wednesday after six months without one as parties squabbled until…
Israeli Supreme Court: Netanyahu may form government
May 7, 2020
Israeli Supreme Court: Netanyahu may form government
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may form a new government while under…