Tag: Middle East
Hundreds hold rare protest in Bahrain after prisoner’s death
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Hundreds have held a rare protest in Bahrain over the death of a vaccinated prisoner from the coronavirus held...
In rare move, Iran sends warships on lengthy Atlantic voyage
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran has dispatched two warships to the Atlantic Ocean, a rare mission to demonstrate the country's maritime power, state TV reported...
Hostage advocates concerned by US pullout from Afghanistan
WASHINGTON — Advocates for Americans held hostage overseas are raising concerns that the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan will make it harder to bring...
On the road again: Romain Grosjean thriving in IndyCar
Romain Grosjean turned in his key to Indianapolis Motor Speedway — yes, he had his own key to the place — packed up his...
In Lebanon, a search for medicine and a stranger’s help
To all the struggles of life in Lebanon — the pandemic, the power outages, the inflation, the punishing financial and political crises — add...
Outgoing Iran president, a debate target, defends his record
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's president angrily defended himself Wednesday after coming under harsh attack during a presidential election debate the night before, saying his...
EU report: Illicit drug sales moved online during lockdowns
MADRID — Illegal drug production on European soil increased during the coronavirus pandemic last year as lockdowns helped move drug sales from streets to...
Billionaire donor slams vaccine hoarding at Africa’s expense
KAMPALA, Uganda — Billionaire philanthropist Mo Ibrahim is sharply criticizing the hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines by wealthy nations, urging the international community to “walk...
Tycoon behind DAMAC’s Trump golf club wants full ownership
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The billionaire founder of one of Dubai’s largest developers, DAMAC Properties, announced on Wednesday his intention to take the...
Sudan, Egypt renew calls for int’l role in Ethiopia dispute
CAIRO — Sudan and Egypt renewed calls Wednesday for the international community to help in resolving their decade-long dispute with Ethiopia over a giant...