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Iraqi officials say rockets strike Baghdad’s Green Zone

Iraqi officials say rockets strike Baghdad’s Green Zone

BAGHDAD (AP) — At least three rockets struck Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone near the American Embassy late Tuesday, a day…
Ravaged by war, Middle Eastern countries face a new scourge

Ravaged by war, Middle Eastern countries face a new scourge

CAIRO (AP) — When Dr. Ismail al-Mansouri goes to work in Yemen’s capital, he puts on one of the hospital’s…
Dress codes and dancing: Sudan sees culture thaw after Bashir

Dress codes and dancing: Sudan sees culture thaw after Bashir

KHARTOUM (Reuters) — In Sudan’s capital Khartoum, a hip-hop producer who had his equipment seized during anti-government protests last year…
Iran warns virus could kill ‘millions’ in Islamic Republic

Iran warns virus could kill ‘millions’ in Islamic Republic

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran issued its most dire warning yet Tuesday about the outbreak of the new coronavirus ravaging…
Little-known ex-governor Zurfi named as new Iraqi prime minister-designate

Little-known ex-governor Zurfi named as new Iraqi prime minister-designate

BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Iraq’s president designated Adnan al-Zurfi, a former regional governor with little national political profile, as prime minister,…
Spying on the virus: Israel secret service to track patients

Spying on the virus: Israel secret service to track patients

JERUSALEM (AP) — The head of Israel’s shadowy Shin Bet internal security service said Tuesday that his agency received Cabinet…
Hard-line Shias storm Iran shrines closed over coronavirus

Hard-line Shias storm Iran shrines closed over coronavirus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Hard-line Shia faithful in Iran pushed their way into the courtyards of two major…
‘Virus at Iran’s gates’: How Tehran failed to halt outbreak

‘Virus at Iran’s gates’: How Tehran failed to halt outbreak

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Appearing before the cameras, sweating profusely and coughing, the man leading Iran’s response to…
Turkey shuts cafes to halt coronavirus spread as cases jump to 47

Turkey shuts cafes to halt coronavirus spread as cases jump to 47

ISTANBUL (Reuters) — Turkey will temporarily close cafes, sports and entertainment venues and is suspending mass prayers in mosques in…
Turkey reports 12 new coronavirus cases in largest daily rise, brings total to 18

Turkey reports 12 new coronavirus cases in largest daily rise, brings total to 18

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey identified 12 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing its total to 18, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca…
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