iraq
In Iraq, coronavirus terrifies even doctors hardened by conflict
Middle East
March 27, 2020
In Iraq, coronavirus terrifies even doctors hardened by conflict
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Through decades of conflict, Dr Haidar Hantoush has watched wounded soldiers and civilians flood into Iraq’s emergency…
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,…
Iraq, Lebanon extend government restrictions to combat virus
Middle East
March 26, 2020
Iraq, Lebanon extend government restrictions to combat virus
BEIRUT (AP) — Iraq and Lebanon prepared Thursday to extend government-imposed restrictions on movement for two more weeks, the latest…
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…
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…
One-two punch of new virus, falling oil prices threaten Iraq
Middle East
March 20, 2020
One-two punch of new virus, falling oil prices threaten Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — The economic fallout from the coronavirus coupled with a sudden drop in oil prices is threatening to…
Iran reports largest spike in coronavirus as 147 more die
Middle East
March 18, 2020
Iran reports largest spike in coronavirus as 147 more die
TEHRAN (AP) — Iran reported its single biggest jump in deaths from the new coronavirus on Wednesday, saying that another…
Iraqi officials say rockets strike Baghdad’s Green Zone
Middle East
March 18, 2020
Iraqi officials say rockets strike Baghdad’s Green Zone
BAGHDAD (AP) — At least three rockets struck Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone near the American Embassy late Tuesday, a day…
Little-known ex-governor Zurfi named as new Iraqi prime minister-designate
Middle East
March 17, 2020
Little-known ex-governor Zurfi named as new Iraqi prime minister-designate
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Iraq’s president designated Adnan al-Zurfi, a former regional governor with little national political profile, as prime minister,…
Lebanon goes on virus lockdown as Iraqis prepare for curfew
Middle East
March 16, 2020
Lebanon goes on virus lockdown as Iraqis prepare for curfew
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon went into lockdown and Iraqis prepared for a curfew Monday as part of regional efforts to…