Middle East
Iran opens up as economic woes trump virus infection fears
April 20, 2020
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
April 20, 2020
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
April 20, 2020
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
April 19, 2020
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
April 19, 2020
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
April 19, 2020
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
April 19, 2020
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
April 19, 2020
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
April 19, 2020
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
April 19, 2020
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…