Israel Imposes 2nd Nationwide Lockdown As COVID-19 Cases Skyrocket
Israel has announced it will launch another national lockdown after severe coronavirus infections began rising. The new restrictions begin on Friday.
Middle East
Palestinians Condemn U.S.-Brokered Bahrain-Israel Normalization
Israeli and Bahraini leaders — along with President Trump — are praising their deal for normal relations, but it's a blow to Palestinian hopes to end the Israeli occupation.
Afghanistan-Taliban Talks Begin In Attempt To End 19 Years Of Bloodshed
The historic negotiations represent the first direct talks between the long-warring sides. However, leaders warn that reaching a peace deal could take time.
White House Says Bahrain Answered A Call To Normalize Ties With Israel
The Trump administration says the small Arab state of Bahrain has answered its call to open formal relations with Israel. It comes as the White House has sought bigger regional players for such deals.
For Ex-FBI Interrogator Ali Soufan, Sept. 11 Still Frames His Life
Soufan has just released the uncensored version of his book on interrogating al-Qaida suspects. And U.S. officials recently told Soufan that the terrorist group was plotting an attack against him.
Huge Fire At Beirut's Port Causes Panic Following Last Month's Explosion
The fire erupts at a warehouse storing oil and tires in the port's duty-free zone, sending waves of fear through the devastated city. By early Thursday evening, the fire was reportedly under control.
Whatever Happened To ... The Only Brain Surgeon Working In Aleppo From 2014 To 2019?
Dr. Omar Ibrahim went from Aleppo to Idlib province in Syria to continue treating injuries from shelling. Now, after six years of doing surgery in a war zone, he is starting a new chapter in his life.
U.S. Says It Will Cut Number Of Troops In Iraq By Nearly Half This Month
Gen. Frank McKenzie, who is responsible for U.S. forces in the Middle East, says the U.S. presence will drop from 5,200 to 3,000 troops in a move he says shows confidence in Iraqi army.
'We Are All Scared, All The Time': Syrian Doctors Can't Talk About The Coronavirus
Syria reports about 3,100 coronavirus infections and 130 deaths. But health workers say the situation is worse and that the regime has been telling people not to discuss it.
News Brief: COVID-19 Pandemic, Calif. Wildfires, Beirut Blast Aftermath
A roundup of the latest coronavirus news. A record setting heat wave hampers efforts to fight California's wildfires. And, an update on the recovery effort in Beirut after last month's massive blast.