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Ilhan Omar signs Israeli lobby AIPAC’s letter pushing for Iran arms embargo
May 6th, 20201 WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a disappointing and surprising move, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has signed her name to a letter backed by the Israeli lobby AIPAC that demands...
Lebanon legalizes cannabis farming for medicinal use in bid to help ailing economy
May 2nd, 20201 BEIRUT — The Lebanese parliament has legalized cannabis farming for medicinal use, a potentially lucrative export for an economy in dire need of foreign currency as it...
A Machiavellian fiasco: How ‘centrist’ Gantz resurrected Netanyahu, Israel’s right
April 22nd, 20200 It was intended to be a Machiavellian move, but the decision by Benny Gantz, leader of Israel’s Kahol Lavan (Blue and White) coalition, to join a Benjamin......
Trump says he will suspend all immigration into U.S. over coronavirus
April 21st, 20200 WASHINGTON,D.C. - President Trump said on Monday he will suspend all immigration into the United States temporarily through an executive order in response to the...
What you can do to take action for the health of Palestinians during COVID-19
April 14th, 20202 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following is a message from Emgage Action: The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented global health emergency, especially for vulnerable......
Under emergency law, Jordan seals capital to contain coronavirus
March 20th, 20200 AMMAN — Jordan’s army sealed off the capital from the rest of the country on Thursday as the country put its 10 million people on lockdown to combat the spread of...
Egypt to shut all cafes, malls, sports clubs in evenings until March 31
March 20th, 20200 CAIRO — Egypt said on Thursday it would shut all cafes, shopping malls, sports clubs and nightclubs from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. local time every night until March 31,......
Study: Coronavirus can persist in air for hours and on surfaces for days
March 20th, 20200 The highly contagious novel coronavirus that has exploded into a global pandemic can remain viable and infectious in droplets in the air for hours and on surfaces up to...
WHO: Mideast states must share more information on coronavirus cases
March 20th, 20200 CAIRO/GENEVA — The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that Middle East states need urgently to offer more information about coronavirus cases to help......
Lebanese American Amer Fakhoury, accused of overseeing torture in south Lebanon, released from Beirut prison
March 20th, 20200 WASHINGTON/BEIRUT — Lebanese American Amer Fakhoury, who was detained in Lebanon in September, has been released and is on his way back to the U.S., President Trump...
Saudi Arabia suspends prayers in the arenas outside Mecca, Medina holy mosques
March 19th, 20200 RIYADH — On Thursday, Saudi Arabia suspended Muslims from conducting their five daily prayers and the weekly Friday prayer in the overflow area just outside the walls......
France closes shops, restaurants, tells residents to stay home
March 14th, 20200 PARIS - France will shut shops, restaurants and entertainment facilities from Sunday with its 67 million people told to stay home to help fight the rapid acceleration of...
What you need to know about coronavirus right now
March 9th, 20200 Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus: The spread in figures The number of people infected with the coronavirus topped 107,000 globally, according......
Saudi’s suspend pilgrimages, Coronavirus widespread in Iran
March 4th, 20200 RIYADH - Saudi Arabia has extended its suspension of travel to the holy sites of Mecca and Medina from foreigners to Saudi citizens and residents, after it reported...
Scientists have successfully cured diabetes in mice for the first time, giving hope to millions worldwide
February 29th, 20200 So far the disease, which is thought to affect over 400 million people worldwide, is understood to be incurable. But researchers at the Washington University School of......
As coronavirus spreads to the Middle East, governments struggle to contain the outbreak
February 28th, 20200 DUBAI - Coronavirus cases have now been confirmed in at least nine countries in the Middle East, with the largest number of deaths in Iran, and six countries reporting...
Former long-time Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak dies in Cairo
February 25th, 20200 CAIRO - Egypt’s state-run television announced on Tuesday that the country’s former leader and autocrat Hosni Mubarak died at the age of 91. After a presidency that......
‘The Donald Trump I know’: Abbas’ U.N. speech and the breakdown of Palestinian politics
February 25th, 20200 A precious moment has been squandered, as Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas had the chance to right a historical wrong by reinstating Palestinian national...
Iraq’s PM Allawi seeks vote of confidence for new cabinet
February 21st, 20200 BAGHDAD — Iraq’s newly appointed Prime Minister Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi said on Wednesday that he has picked a cabinet of political independents and has called on the......
Syrian forces consolidate control of Aleppo, Russia and Turkey get pulled in to conflict
February 21st, 20200 ALEPPO — The Syrian army said on Monday it had taken full control of dozens of towns in Aleppo’s northwestern countryside and it would press on with its campaign to...
Netanyahu’s political campaign in trouble as corruption trial looms
February 21st, 20200 TEL AVIV — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will spend the last days of his election campaign under the shadow of serious and damaging corruption charges, as......
Senate rebukes Trump, votes to limit Iran war making ability
February 20th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate passed legislation on Thursday to limit President Trump’s ability to wage war against Iran, rebuking him weeks after a strike...
Dingell and Pocan call to restore humanitarian aid to Gaza
February 19th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) and Mark Pocan (D-WI) today sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, urging the......
