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Mosques across 132 "low-risk" cities reopened in Iran under strict guidelines meant to ensure social distancing. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iran begins reopening mosques despite coronavirus concerns

The new 154-bed field hospital, staffed by 55 doctors and 250 nurses, took 14 days to build Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Bahrain opens up second Covid-19 field hospital

Into the outline of the new government, Knesset member Itzik Shmuli has succeeded in introducing a clause by which the state will financially assist same-sex couples undertake surrogacy procedures abroad.…

Iraq declared IS defeated in late 2017 but sleeper cells have survived in remote northern and western areas, where security gaps mean the group wages occasional attacks.. Source: Albawaba Full…

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah endorsed Lebanon’s economic rescue plan Monday, calling on various political groups to cooperate and work with the government on lifting the country out of economic…

The High Court of Justice heard arguments Monday over a coalition unity deal that would put an end to a year of political deadlock in Israel. Source: Al Monitor Full…

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad warned on Monday that the country could face a.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Syria's Assad warns of 'catastrophe' if coronavirus cases spike

A case brought forward by US victims of a 2002 suicide bombing in the West Bank seeking $900 million in damages from the Palestinian Liberation Organisation has been dropped.. Source:…

The maker of preppy clothing is the first high-profile retailer to seek bankruptcy protection since the coronavirus spread across the globe Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: J. Crew files for…

People from across Israeli society have been demonstrating against the government, demanding both looser and tighter restrictions and increased aid Source: Al Monitor Full Article: End of lockdown brings avalanche…