Middle East and North Africa
Iran records 4,585 coronavirus deaths as restrictions eased
Dubai (Reuters) - Iran’s death toll from the coronavirus outbreak has risen to 4,585, with 111 more overnight, a health ministry official said on...
Passover blessing at Western Wall downsized due to coronavirus
Jerusalem (Reuters) - Ten Jewish worshippers wearing face masks prayed at the Western Wall on Sunday at a special “Priestly Blessing” during the holiday...
Jordan extends closure of government offices until end of April
Amman (Reuters) - Jordan on Sunday extended a month-long lockdown that has closed schools, universities and government agencies until the end of the month...
Israel closes off Jerusalem’s ultra-Orthodox areas to stem coronavirus spread
Tel Aviv (Reuters) - Israel locked down mainly ultra-Orthodox Jewish areas of Jerusalem on Sunday to try to contain the spread of the coronavirus...
UAE launches online weddings amid coronavirus controls
Dubai (AFP) – The United Arab Emirates has launched an online marriage service that allows couples to wed amid restrictions on movement and interaction...