Tag: War and unrest
Virus surge in crowded Gaza threatens to overwhelm hospitals
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — More than a year into the coronavirus pandemic, some of the worst fears are coming true in the crowded...
Iran’s top diplomat praises Iraq efforts as regional broker
BAGHDAD — Iran’s foreign minister on Monday praised Baghdad's efforts aimed at bolstering regional stability, saying he hopes they would lead to “more negotiations...
UAE urges Israel to stop Jerusalem violence in rare rebuke
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates on Monday warned that any moves to change the historic identity of Jerusalem threaten peace,...
Palestinians to discuss delaying vote over Jerusalem dispute
JERUSALEM — The Palestinian leadership will convene later this week to discuss whether to postpone next month's elections if Israel does not allow voting...
France’s Total halts its gas project in northern Mozambique
JOHANNESBURG — The French energy firm Total announced Monday that it has halted all operations on its $20 billion investment in a liquified natural...
Iraq’s PM fires key hospital officials after deadly blaze
BAGHDAD — Iraq's prime minister fired key hospital officials Sunday hours after a fire broke out in an intensive care unit for coronavirus patients...
5 held amid investigation of deadly police station attack
PARIS — French authorities detained a fifth person Sunday in an anti-terrorism investigation seeking to identify potential accomplices and motives after a police official...
Analyst: Missile motor test likely caused blast in Israel
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A mysterious blast heard in central Israel appears to have come during a rocket engine test conducted at a...
Armenian PM resigns to enable snap election
YEREVAN, Armenia — Armenia’s prime minister has resigned, a step necessary to hold snap parliamentary elections in June.
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Police allege man left explosive device at police station
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — A 50-year-old man was arrested Saturday for allegedly leaving an improvised explosive device and causing a fire outside the Terre...