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More Than 30 Dead And Dozens Wounded After Double Suicide Attack In Iraq's Capital
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Twin suicide bombings at a Baghdad market — unheard of in recent years — are raising security concerns as the Biden administration looks at the U.S. troops still in the country.
Twin Suicide Bombings In Baghdad Market Kill At Least 32, Wound Over 100
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Suicide bombings have been rare in the Iraqi capital since the country's military largely defeated the Islamic State group in 2017. But ISIS has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Syrians Face Bread Shortages As Regime Struggles With Economic Difficulties
Monday, May 04, 2020
Syria's President Bashar Assad, seems to be keeping his promise to retake every inch of the country with brutal force. But people in the areas he controls are suffering economically, too.
COVID-19 Reaches Lebanon's Overcrowded Palestinian Refugee Camps
Saturday, April 25, 2020
In Lebanon, a woman in a Palestinian refugee camp tested positive for the coronavirus. It's a worrying case for a country whose response to the virus is threatened by economic problems.
'The Peak Of This Mountain Is Like A Mirage': Pandemic Leaves Asylum Seekers Stranded
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
The pandemic has "had a particularly heartbreaking impact on refugees — in the sense that it's cut off their ability to travel, and trapped them in precarious situations," says an immigration lawyer.
Syrian Refugees In Lebanon Fear Deportation For Seeking Coronavirus Test Or Care
Monday, April 06, 2020
Although people fleeing war or humanitarian crises know about the dangers of COVID-19, many are also worried about being persecuted if the disease spreads in their communities.
In World's Overcrowded Refugee Camps, Proper Hygiene, Isolation Are Impossible
Sunday, April 05, 2020
"If one person gets sick then everyone will get sick," says a Syrian refugee in a Greek camp. Officials worry the rapidly spreading virus could overwhelm nearby communities soon after ravaging a camp.
Syrian Refugees In Lebanon Are Scared To Get Tested For The Coronavirus
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Syrian refugees in Lebanon, who number more than 1 million, are afraid to come forward for coronavirus testing or treatment.
In Lebanon, Some Turn To Beloved Local Saint For Solace And Protection From COVID-19
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
St. Charbel is revered for his healing miracles. "He gives us faith and strength, especially in this time of sickness," says a pilgrim visiting his tomb. "He is the only cure, in my opinion."
Syria Confirms 1st Case Of COVID-19
Monday, March 23, 2020
State media in Syria on Sunday reported the country's first coronavirus case. The number of cases is likely higher because war-torn Syria faces challenges in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Challenges Of Preparing For Coronavirus In Syria
Friday, March 20, 2020
"We're scared of coronavirus and we don't know what God has written for us," says an aid worker. "The precautions being taken here are very little and very weak."
Russia And Turkey Agree To Syria Cease-Fire, But Idlib's Agony Is Far From Over
Thursday, March 05, 2020
Turkey and Russia agreed to the cease-fire after Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met on Thursday in Moscow.
In Colombian City Of Cali, A Legacy Of Salsa Music — And A Tangled History To Match
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
The city of Cali, Colombia, is known for great salsa music — and, in the past, deadly drug cartels. The two are not entirely separate.
Trump Visits Scotland As Scots Plan Protests
Saturday, July 14, 2018
President Trump is expected to visit one of his golf resorts in Scotland after his meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May. Scots are planning protests.
A Recap Of The Contentious NATO Summit
Thursday, July 12, 2018
President Trump says the NATO alliance is "very strong," appearing to reverse his earlier criticism of the organization after meeting other NATO leaders in Brussels.
Trump Talks NATO In News Conference
Thursday, July 12, 2018
President Trump wrapped up his appearance at a NATO summit in Brussels with an unscheduled news conference.
Trump Says Allies To Increase Military Spending
Thursday, July 12, 2018
President Trump held in impromptu news conference in Brussels.
Trump's 2nd Day At The NATO Summit
Thursday, July 12, 2018
We have an update on President Trump's visit to the NATO summit after he berated NATO allies for not spending enough on their militaries.
'We Need To Take A Stand': U.K. Protesters Mobilize For Trump's Visit
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
President Trump arrives in the U.K. after a bitter NATO summit. Demonstrators will be waiting for him.
'No One Wants To Look Like Trump's Poodle': NATO Allies Gear Up For Brussels Summit
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Trump has shown he has no qualms about upending established policies or pacts with global partners, and has explicitly tied security issues to trade and economic ones. That's making allies nervous.