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Saudi intercepts missiles over curfew-locked Riyadh, border city

Saudi intercepts missiles over curfew-locked Riyadh, border city

Saudi air defenses intercepted ballistic missiles over Riyadh and a city along the Yemen border late Saturday, leaving at least…
Iran urges US to free Iranian prisoners amid coronavirus

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…
Israel says Gaza militants fired rocket at Israeli town

Israel says Gaza militants fired rocket at Israeli town

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel says Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip have fired a rocket into the country’s south. There…
Morocco to spend $200 million to brace health system for coronavirus

Morocco to spend $200 million to brace health system for coronavirus

RABAT (Reuters) – Morocco will spend an initial two billion dirhams ($200 million) to help its health system cope with…
With virus, cherished Mideast traditions come to abrupt halt

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,…
Turkey halts intercity trains, limits domestic flights over virus outbreak

Turkey halts intercity trains, limits domestic flights over virus outbreak

ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey halted all intercity trains and limited domestic flights on Saturday as part of measures to contain…
Syria bans most domestic travel in coronavirus lockdown

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…
Dubai braces for financial hit as coronavirus batters vital tourism

Dubai braces for financial hit as coronavirus batters vital tourism

DUBAI (Reuters) — The sundecks on Dubai’s beaches lie empty, and red flags warn visitors away from the waterfront to…
In Iraq, coronavirus terrifies even doctors hardened by conflict

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…
Iran’s army sets up hospital in virus-stricken capital

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…
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