Middle East
Iran says virus kills another 97, pushing death toll to 611
March 14, 2020
Iran says virus kills another 97, pushing death toll to 611
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Saturday the coronavirus outbreak has killed another 97 people, pushing the death toll in…
Iraq’s protesters struggle to keep waning movement going
March 14, 2020
Iraq’s protesters struggle to keep waning movement going
BAGHDAD (AP) — At the once bustling hub of the largest anti-government protest movement in Iraq’s modern history, crowds have…
Jerusalem patriarch bans flights to the city over coronavirus
March 14, 2020
Jerusalem patriarch bans flights to the city over coronavirus
Bishop Antonious, the Metropolitan of Jerusalem and Gulf Countries issued an order on Friday that all flights to Jerusalem will…
Lebanon’s Hezbollah won’t oppose IMF aid under ‘reasonable conditions’: chief
March 14, 2020
Lebanon’s Hezbollah won’t oppose IMF aid under ‘reasonable conditions’: chief
Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah movement, which has strongly opposed foreign interference in the country’s crisis-hit economy, said Friday it could accept…
Iraq condemns US air strikes, warns of consequences
March 14, 2020
Iraq condemns US air strikes, warns of consequences
KERBALA, Iraq/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Iraq condemned overnight US air strikes on Friday, saying they killed six people and warning of…
South Sudan’s road to peace marred by ‘unconscionable’ violence
March 13, 2020
South Sudan’s road to peace marred by ‘unconscionable’ violence
The cattle rustlers were asleep, resting ahead of a raid, when automatic gunfire tore through their camp. Ambushed by rival…
Turkish, Russian troops to start joint Syria patrols on Sunday
March 13, 2020
Turkish, Russian troops to start joint Syria patrols on Sunday
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish and Russian troops will begin jointly patrolling a key highway in northwest Syria on Sunday…
Iraq army says US strikes kill 5 security forces, 1 civilian
March 13, 2020
Iraq army says US strikes kill 5 security forces, 1 civilian
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s military said five security force members and a civilian were killed early Friday in a barrage…
Religious services curbed across Mideast over virus fears
March 13, 2020
Religious services curbed across Mideast over virus fears
JERUSALEM (AP) — Religious authorities moved to cancel or limit weekly prayer gatherings across the Middle East on Friday to…
Afghanistan’s first buzkashi league gets roaring reception
March 13, 2020
Afghanistan’s first buzkashi league gets roaring reception
The fear of terror attacks or coronavirus did little to deter thousands from packing a Kabul stadium Thursday to watch…