Middle East
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…
Foreigners on the frontlines of pandemic in Arab Gulf states
May 7, 2020
Foreigners on the frontlines of pandemic in Arab Gulf states
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As she was treated for COVID-19 in a hospital isolation ward in Kuwait City,…
Israel vows to pursue Syria operations until Iran leaves
May 6, 2020
Israel vows to pursue Syria operations until Iran leaves
Israel will keep up its operations in Syria until its arch enemy Iran leaves, Defense Minister Naftali Bennett said Tuesday…
Morocco launches fleet of drones to tackle virus from the sky
May 6, 2020
Morocco launches fleet of drones to tackle virus from the sky
Morocco has rapidly expanded its fleet of drones as it battles the coronavirus pandemic, deploying them for aerial surveillance, public…
Rockets hit near Baghdad airport, launcher with timer found
May 6, 2020
Rockets hit near Baghdad airport, launcher with timer found
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Three Katyusha rockets landed in the perimeter of Baghdad International Airport on Wednesday but caused no damage…