Middle East and North Africa
U.S. believes Iran was ‘directly involved’ in killing of Iranian dissident in Turkey
Washington (Reuters) - The United States believes Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security was directly involved in the killing of an Iranian dissident last...
Some ultra-Orthodox Israelis chafe at coronavirus restrictions
Tel Aviv (Reuters) - Israeli police have used a drone, helicopter and stun grenades in recent days to prevent people gathering in an ultra-Orthodox...
U.S. could rethink Iran sanctions in light of Coronavirus: Pompeo
Washington (Reuters) - U.S Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held out the possibility on Tuesday that the United States may consider easing sanctions on...
Iraq Shi’ite pilgrims returning from Syria test positive for coronavirus: Officials
Baghdad (Reuters) - Some Shi’ite pilgrims returning to Iraq from Syria have tested positive for coronavirus, raising concern that such pilgrim travel could be...
Syria reports first coronavirus death as fear grow of major outbreak
Amman (Reuters) - Syria’s health ministry said on Sunday that a woman who died after being rushed to hospital for emergency treatment was found...