Israel shells Lebanon after rockets fired over border
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military said its artillery shelled southern Lebanon early Tuesday after two rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israeli territory.
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Muslims mark Eid al-Adha holiday in pandemic’s shadow
CAIRO — Muslims around the world were observing Tuesday yet another major Islamic holiday in the shadow of the pandemic and amid growing concerns...
Turkey aims for dialogue with Taliban on Kabul Airport plan
ISTANBUL — Turkey’s president said Tuesday his country will talk with the Taliban regarding Turkey’s bid to operate and secure the airport in the...
Iran’s daily new coronavirus infections hit another high
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Tuesday broke another record in the country's daily new coronavirus cases, even as Tehran and its surroundings went into...
Families lay to rest loved ones after deadly Baghdad blast
BAGHDAD — Families laid to rest loved ones Tuesday who were killed in a deadly bombing that claimed at least 30 lives just hours...
Syria shot 7 of 8 Israeli missiles, Russian military says
MOSCOW — Syria's air defense forces shot down seven out of eight missiles launched by Israeli warplanes during a raid that targeted the Syrian...
Israeli PM: No change to ban on Jewish prayer at mosque
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is not changing the norms at a contested site in Jerusalem to allow Jewish prayer there, his...
Official: Sudan seeking debt relief from Gulf Arab nations
CAIRO — Sudan will seek relief from wealthy Gulf Arab nations, aiming to get as much as 60% of the African country's $30 million...
Israel plans to tax disposable plastic in bid to reduce use
JERUSALEM — Israel's government Monday put forward a plan to double taxes on single-use plastics in a bid to reduce the proliferation of the...
EXPLAINER: Target list of Israeli hack-for-hire firm widens
BOSTON — Human rights and press freedom activists are up in arms about a new report on NSO Group, the notorious Israeli hacker-for-hire company....