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Iran opens up as economic woes trump virus infection fears

Iran opens up as economic woes trump virus infection fears

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Monday began opening intercity highways and major shopping centers to stimulate its sanctions-choked economy,…
In shadow of coronavirus, Muslims face a Ramadan like never before

In shadow of coronavirus, Muslims face a Ramadan like never before

ALGIERS/CAIRO/JAKARTA (Reuters) — Days before the holy fasting month of Ramadan begins, the Islamic world is grappling with an untimely…
Syria’s divisions damage efforts to mobilize against virus

Syria’s divisions damage efforts to mobilize against virus

BEIRUT (AP) — After nine years of war, Syria is broken into three rival parts unable to work together and…
Saudi top religious authority recommends home prayers in Ramadan amid coronavirus

Saudi top religious authority recommends home prayers in Ramadan amid coronavirus

RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s highest religious body, the Council of Senior Scholars, urged Muslims worldwide to pray at home…
Iran’s Guard acknowledges encounter with US during a drill

Iran’s Guard acknowledges encounter with US during a drill

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard acknowledged Sunday it had a tense encounter with US warships in the…
Israel accuses Hezbollah of ‘provocative’ activity

Israel accuses Hezbollah of ‘provocative’ activity

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Saturday accused the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah of “provocative” activity along the Lebanese-Israeli frontier and…
Iran extends prisoner furloughs, closure of holy sites amid coronavirus

Iran extends prisoner furloughs, closure of holy sites amid coronavirus

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran has extended furloughs for prisoners for another month, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday, as…
Landmark Lebanese hotel folds amid virus, economic crisis

Landmark Lebanese hotel folds amid virus, economic crisis

BEIRUT (AP) — One of Lebanon’s landmark hotels that survived the country’s bloody 15-year civil war and various other bouts…
Israel to ease some coronavirus restrictions, Netanyahu says

Israel to ease some coronavirus restrictions, Netanyahu says

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel will gradually ease its coronavirus lockdown from Sunday by letting some businesses reopen and relaxing curbs…
Bahrain’s king applauds Trump’s efforts in achieving stability in energy markets

Bahrain’s king applauds Trump’s efforts in achieving stability in energy markets

CAIRO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa expressed his appreciation for US President Donald Trump’s efforts in…
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