Iran
Curfews extended as USAID declares aid suspension in Yemen
Middle East
March 27, 2020
Curfews extended as USAID declares aid suspension in Yemen
BEIRUT (AP) — As countries across the Middle East tighten restrictions on movement to curb the spread of the coronavirus,…
In Iran, false belief a poison fights virus kills hundreds
Middle East
March 27, 2020
In Iran, false belief a poison fights virus kills hundreds
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Standing over the still body of an intubated 5-year-old boy wearing nothing but a plastic diaper,…
Iran starts intercity travel ban amid fears of surge of coronavirus
Middle East
March 26, 2020
Iran starts intercity travel ban amid fears of surge of coronavirus
DUBAI (Reuters) — Iran has started an intercity travel ban, an Iranian official said in a televised news conference on…
Iran fears second wave of coronavirus as death toll rises to 2,077
Middle East
March 25, 2020
Iran fears second wave of coronavirus as death toll rises to 2,077
DUBAI (Reuters) — Iran may face a second outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, a government spokesman said on Wednesday, as…
War-torn Syria braces for lockdown after first virus case
Middle East
March 23, 2020
War-torn Syria braces for lockdown after first virus case
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrians rushed to stock up on food and fuel Monday amid fears that authorities would resort…
U.S. should lift sanctions if it wants to help Iran fight coronavirus: Rouhani
Middle East
March 23, 2020
U.S. should lift sanctions if it wants to help Iran fight coronavirus: Rouhani
DUBAI (Reuters) — The United States should lift sanctions if it wants to help Iran to contain the coronavirus outbreak,…
Trump deploys emergency beds, global pandemic deaths surge
World
March 23, 2020
Trump deploys emergency beds, global pandemic deaths surge
US President Donald Trump ordered thousands of emergency hospital beds set up at American coronavirus hotspots but a trillion-dollar economic…
Travel hub UAE to halt flights as virus reaches Gaza, Syria
Middle East
March 23, 2020
Travel hub UAE to halt flights as virus reaches Gaza, Syria
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates, home to the world’s busiest international airport, announced early on…
Arrival of virus in Gaza raises fears about vulnerable areas
Middle East
March 22, 2020
Arrival of virus in Gaza raises fears about vulnerable areas
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The arrival of the coronavirus in the Gaza Strip, an impoverished enclave where the…
World ramps up restrictions as virus cases top 300,000
World
March 22, 2020
World ramps up restrictions as virus cases top 300,000
From Italy to India to the United States, governments rolled out tougher measures to halt the rapid spread of the…