Middle East
Lebanon restaurants partially reopen, face faltering economy
May 4, 2020
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
May 4, 2020
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
May 4, 2020
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
May 3, 2020
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
May 3, 2020
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
May 3, 2020
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
May 3, 2020
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
May 3, 2020
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
May 3, 2020
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
May 2, 2020
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…