Tag: Middle East
Sex abuse allegations pile up against Israeli rescue chief
<p>JERUSALEM — For decades, Yehuda Meshi-Zahav was one of Israel's most recognizable faces, widely respected for founding an ultra-Orthodox rescue service that cared for...
In early foreign policy tests, Biden takes on world as it is
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden in his early days in office has vowed a dramatic reordering of U.S. foreign policy from his predecessor. Yet...
‘We are hungry’: Lebanese protest worsening economic crisis
BEIRUT — Outraged protesters returned to the streets of Lebanon's capital Tuesday, blocking roads with burning tires and garbage containers as the currency continued...
Former TV presenter puts race on Dutch political agenda
<p>AMSTERDAM — Sylvana Simons is campaigning for the Dutch general election on a platform of what she calls radical equality. </p>
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Iran starts trial of new homegrown vaccine as campaign lags
<p>TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's campaign to inoculate its population against the coronavirus and promote itself as an emerging vaccine manufacturer inched on as health...
Syrians in rebel-held Idlib mark 10 years since uprising
BEIRUT — Thousands of Syrians in the last opposition-held area of the country protested Monday, marking 10 years since the start of a popular...
Harris upsets top-seeded Thiem at Dubai Championships
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — South African qualifier Lloyd Harris stunned U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem 6-3, 6-4 in the Austrian's opening match at...
Lawyer: Iran charges detained French tourist with spying
<p>TEHRAN, Iran — Iran has charged a French tourist with spying and “spreading propaganda against the system,” his lawyer said Monday, the latest in...
Baby bottle craze sweeps Gulf Arab states, sparks backlash
<p>DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Cafes across several Gulf Arab states started selling coffee and other cold drinks in baby bottles this month, kicking...
Israel unveils guided mortar system for future urban warfare
JERUSALEM — The Israeli Defense Ministry on Sunday said it has completed development of a new guided mortar system, giving the army a formidable...