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Lebanon restaurants partially reopen, face faltering economy

Lebanon restaurants partially reopen, face faltering economy

BEIRUT (AP) — It’s not just a lifestyle, it’s a livelihood. That was the motto used by some of Lebanon’s…
Israel top court hears case against Netanyahu coalition deal

Israel top court hears case against Netanyahu coalition deal

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Supreme Court was hearing arguments Monday against the legality of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition deal…
Kuwait police disperse ‘riot’ by Egyptians stranded by virus

Kuwait police disperse ‘riot’ by Egyptians stranded by virus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Police in Kuwait dispersed what they described as a riot by stranded Egyptians unable…
Syrian tycoon decries ‘inhumane’ security forces in unprecedented criticism

Syrian tycoon decries ‘inhumane’ security forces in unprecedented criticism

AMMAN (Reuters) – Sanctions-hit Syrian tycoon Rami Makhlouf said on Sunday that security forces were arresting employees at his companies…
Hollywood artist tutors Arabic-speaking kids during pandemic

Hollywood artist tutors Arabic-speaking kids during pandemic

It was during a phone conversation with her sister back in Qatar that the idea clicked for Hollywood animation artist…
Israel’s Supreme Court discusses Netanyahu’s fate as prime minister

Israel’s Supreme Court discusses Netanyahu’s fate as prime minister

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s Supreme Court began a two-day hearing on Sunday to determine whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who…
Mosques and schools to reopen in Iran’s low-risk areas

Mosques and schools to reopen in Iran’s low-risk areas

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran plans to reopen mosques and schools in areas that have been consistently free of the coronavirus…
IS extremists step up as Iraq, Syria, grapple with virus

IS extremists step up as Iraq, Syria, grapple with virus

BAGHDAD (AP) — The man wearing an explosive vest emerged from a car and calmly marched toward the gates of…
Following Dubai, more UAE malls, restaurants reopen

Following Dubai, more UAE malls, restaurants reopen

DUBAI (Reuters) – Malls in the United Arab Emirates’ capital Abu Dhabi began reopening to a restricted number of customers…
Lebanon banks reject rescue plan as government asks IMF for help

Lebanon banks reject rescue plan as government asks IMF for help

BEIRUT/LONDON (Reuters) – An economic rescue plan that will form the basis of Lebanon’s talks with the International Monetary Fund…
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