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Iraq names its third prime minister in 10 weeks
Middle East
April 9, 2020
Iraq names its third prime minister in 10 weeks
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Iraq’s president named intelligence chief Mustafa al-Kadhimi as prime minister-designate on Thursday, the third person tapped to…
Mideastern burial traditions clash with fears of coronavirus contagion
Middle East
April 7, 2020
Mideastern burial traditions clash with fears of coronavirus contagion
BAGHDAD (AP) — Mohammed al-Dulfi’s 67-year-old father died on March 21 after a brief struggle against the new coronavirus, but…
Coronavirus: Arab uprisings struggle amid lockdowns
Middle East
April 6, 2020
Coronavirus: Arab uprisings struggle amid lockdowns
Longstanding uprisings that have brought down leaders from Lebanon to Iraq have largely left the streets as COVID-19 stifles public…
Three rockets target US oil company in south: Iraqi military
Middle East
April 6, 2020
Three rockets target US oil company in south: Iraqi military
BAGHDAD (AP) — At least three rockets hit near the site of an American oil field service company in southern…
What impact is COVID-19 having on Middle East conflicts?
Middle East
April 5, 2020
What impact is COVID-19 having on Middle East conflicts?
The novel coronavirus has put global trade on hold, placed half of the world population in confinement and has the…
Trump warns Iran against attacking US troops in Iraq
Middle East
April 4, 2020
Trump warns Iran against attacking US troops in Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Tehran should expect a bold US response if Iran or Iranian-backed…
Iraq has confirmed thousands more COVID-19 cases than reported, medics say
Middle East
April 3, 2020
Iraq has confirmed thousands more COVID-19 cases than reported, medics say
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq has thousands of confirmed COVID-19 cases, many times more than the 772 it is has publicly…
US-led coalition pulls out of 3rd Iraqi base this month
Middle East
March 29, 2020
US-led coalition pulls out of 3rd Iraqi base this month
BAGHDAD (AP) — The US-led coalition withdrew on Sunday from a military base in northern Iraq that nearly launched Washington…
With virus, cherished Mideast traditions come to abrupt halt
Middle East
March 28, 2020
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
Middle East
March 28, 2020
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…