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Watchdog: Syrian air force responsible for chemical attacks

The global chemical weapons watchdog issued a report Wednesday blaming the Syrian air force for a series of chemical attacks ...

UN chief: Cease-fire appeal backed by parties in 11 nations

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday that warring parties in 11 countries have responded positively to his ...

Iran parliament speaker, Israeli health minister have virus

Iran’s parliament speaker has contracted the new coronavirus, the country's highest-ranking government figure yet to catch ...

Iran defends virus response as Syria reports first death

Iran's president on Sunday lashed out at criticism of authorities' lagging response to the worst coronavirus outbreak in the ...

Aid group says Mideast lockdowns hinder humanitarian efforts

An international aid group said Wednesday that closures aimed at containing the coronavirus pandemic are preventing it from ...

Libya sees 1st virus case as more curfews called in Mideast

Libya recorded its first confirmed case of the coronavirus on Tuesday, the U.N.-backed government announced, stoking concern ...

War-torn Syria braces for lockdown after first virus case

Syrians rushed to stock up on food and fuel Monday amid fears that authorities would resort to even stricter measures after ...

Arrival of virus in Gaza raises fears about vulnerable areas

The arrival of the coronavirus in the Gaza Strip, an impoverished enclave where the health care system has been gutted by ...

Gabbard ends long-shot 2020 bid, throws support to Biden

Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard suspended her presidential campaign on Thursday, ending a long-shot effort that saw her feuding ...

Greek police use tear gas on migrants at Turkish border

Clashes broke out on Greece's border with Turkey before dawn Wednesday, after about 500 migrants attempted to break down a ...

Iran warns virus could kill 'millions' in Islamic Republic

Iran issued its most dire warning yet Tuesday about the new coronavirus ravaging the country, suggesting “millions” could die ...

Iran death toll from virus passes 600, Syria shuts schools

Iran said Saturday the coronavirus outbreak has killed another 97 people, pushing the death toll in the country to 611, as ...

US officials say US troops killed, injured in Iraq attack

Three service members were killed, including two Americans, and a dozen more were injured when a barrage of rockets were ...

Turkey says EU must stop stringing it along on migrant deal

The European Union should stop “stringing Turkey along” over helping out with the millions of migrants on its territory, the ...

Five years on, ill-prepared EU sees migrants on its borders

Thousands of migrants massed on Greece’s borders with Turkey, and security forces struggling to keep them at bay. Five years ...

Turkey: Elite police going to stop Greece's migrant pushback

Turkey is sending elite special operations police to the border to stop Greek officers from driving back people who try to ...

10 Things to Know for Today

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. WORLD GIRDS FOR ...

Russia-Turkey talks a last chance to avert Idlib calamity

A summit between the Turkish and Russian leaders on Thursday may be the last chance to work out a deal that avoids further ...

Tensions between Greece and Turkey rise over migrant clashes

Greece countered accusations from Turkey Wednesday that it was responsible for the death of a migrant, as its border ...

First lady helps honor women from 12 countries for courage

Melania Trump drew parallels Wednesday between her youth welfare initiative and a group of women from around the world whom ...