Middle East

Career foreign fighters fuel conflict in the Middle East

Career foreign fighters fuel conflict in the Middle East

Thousands of foreign fighters have returned to their home countries after fighting with terror groups. But those who stay behind…
Iran risks second coronavirus wave if people ignore restrictions: minister

Iran risks second coronavirus wave if people ignore restrictions: minister

DUBAI (Reuters) — Iran could face a second, stronger wave of novel coronavirus infections if people ignore guidance and social…
Hundreds attend funeral of Palestinian shot by Israeli police

Hundreds attend funeral of Palestinian shot by Israeli police

JERUSALEM (Reuters) — Hundreds of people attended the funeral on Sunday of a Palestinian who was fatally shot by Israeli…
Turkey eases coronavirus measures, re-opens restaurants, parks

Turkey eases coronavirus measures, re-opens restaurants, parks

ANKARA (Reuters) — Turkey re-opens restaurants, cafes and parks on Monday and lifts inter-city travel curbs as the country eases…
World Bank: Palestinian economy could shrink by 11%

World Bank: Palestinian economy could shrink by 11%

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Palestinian economy could shrink by as much as 11 percent in the coming year as the…
UN forced to cut aid to Yemen, even as virus increases need

UN forced to cut aid to Yemen, even as virus increases need

CAIRO (AP) — Aid organizations are making an urgent plea for funding to shore up their operations in war-torn Yemen,…
Bazaar swabbed, tables spaced as Turkey eases restrictions

Bazaar swabbed, tables spaced as Turkey eases restrictions

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Workers in white coveralls and face masks swept Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar with disinfectant Saturday as Turkey…
Iran berates US over police killing, slams racism

Iran berates US over police killing, slams racism

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran took Washington to task on Saturday over the alleged killing of an unarmed black man by…
Israeli defense minister apologizes for Palestinian’s death

Israeli defense minister apologizes for Palestinian’s death

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s defense minister apologized on Sunday for the Israeli police’s deadly shooting of an unarmed, autistic Palestinian…
Saudi Arabia reopens mosques with strict regulations for worshippers

Saudi Arabia reopens mosques with strict regulations for worshippers

RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s mosques opened their doors to worshippers on Sunday for the first time in more than…
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