Middle East
Virus outbreak in Iran sickens hundreds, including leaders
February 28, 2020
Virus outbreak in Iran sickens hundreds, including leaders
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — After facing sanctions and the risk of war amid tensions with the United States,…
Afghans view US-Taliban deal with well-earned skepticism
February 28, 2020
Afghans view US-Taliban deal with well-earned skepticism
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Many Afghans view Saturday’s expected signing of a U.S.-Taliban peace deal with a heavy dose of…
Turkey says will not stop Syrian refugees reaching Europe after troops killed
February 28, 2020
Turkey says will not stop Syrian refugees reaching Europe after troops killed
ANKARA/ISTANBUL (Reuters) — Turkey will no longer stop Syrian refugees from reaching Europe, a senior Turkish official said, as Ankara…
Bibi vs. Tibi: Israel’s Netanyahu fires up base by targeting Arab lawmaker
February 28, 2020
Bibi vs. Tibi: Israel’s Netanyahu fires up base by targeting Arab lawmaker
JERUSALEM (Reuters) — “Bibi or Tibi” is the election slogan hammered home at nearly every opportunity on the campaign trail…
33 Turkish soldiers killed in Syria’s Idlib
February 28, 2020
33 Turkish soldiers killed in Syria’s Idlib
At least 33 Turkish soldiers were killed in Syria’s Idlib province after an air strike blamed on Damascus, prompting condemnation…
Syria says Israeli drone attack kills civilian near Golan
February 27, 2020
Syria says Israeli drone attack kills civilian near Golan
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — An Israeli drone fired a missile at a car in southern Syria on Thursday, killing one…
Tunisia approves government after months of deadlock
February 27, 2020
Tunisia approves government after months of deadlock
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia has a new government at last, after four months of arguing among rival parties in…
Saudi Arabia suspends entry to Kingdom’s holy sites amid coronavirus fears
February 27, 2020
Saudi Arabia suspends entry to Kingdom’s holy sites amid coronavirus fears
Saudi Arabia “temporarily” suspended entry to the Kingdom for the purpose of Umrah and visiting the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina…
Ex-housekeeper sues Israeli PM’s wife over abusive behavior
February 27, 2020
Ex-housekeeper sues Israeli PM’s wife over abusive behavior
JERUSALEM (AP) — A former housekeeper at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s official residence is suing the leader’s wife Sara…
Rival Libyan politicians meet for peace talks in Geneva: UN
February 27, 2020
Rival Libyan politicians meet for peace talks in Geneva: UN
CAIRO (AP) — Rival Libyan politicians met on Wednesday for U.N.-sponsored political talks in Geneva aimed at ending the latest…