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Iran’s president says economy is a factor in virus response
Middle East

Iran’s president says economy is a factor in virus response

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president on Sunday lashed out at criticism of its lagging response to the worst coronavirus…
Iran urges US to free Iranian prisoners amid coronavirus
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Iran urges US to free Iranian prisoners amid coronavirus

DUBAI (Reuters) – The Tehran government urged the United States on Friday to release Iranians held in US jails on…
With virus, cherished Mideast traditions come to abrupt halt
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With virus, cherished Mideast traditions come to abrupt halt

BAGHDAD (AP) — Under the sign “Take out only” and a tall bottle of antiseptic by his side, Mazin Hashim,…
Syria bans most domestic travel in coronavirus lockdown
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Syria bans most domestic travel in coronavirus lockdown

DAMASCUS (Reuters) – Syria said on Friday it was banning travel between cities and governorates as part of tightening measures…
Iran’s army sets up hospital in virus-stricken capital
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Iran’s army sets up hospital in virus-stricken capital

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The Iranian military has set up a 2,000-bed hospital in an exhibition center in the capital…
Curfews extended as USAID declares aid suspension in Yemen
Middle East

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

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
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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
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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

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…
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