Four new cases of coronavirus have been recorded among the clergy of Egypt's Coptic Church, amid reports that some Egyptian churches had flouted the lockdown..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Egypt's Copts record four new coronavirus cases among priesthood after churches 'flout lockdown'
New York to keep schools closed for remainder of academic year
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Friday all state schools would stay closed for the rest of the academic year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: New York to keep schools closed for remainder of academic year
Extremist Syrian rebel group tests Turkey's limits in Idlib
Jihadi forces resisting the reopening of the key M4 highway in Idlib are squeezed between Turkey’s amity and military might, but Turkey itself is not without dilemmas.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Extremist Syrian rebel group tests Turkey's limits in Idlib
Big Mac at a distance: Dutch McDonald's trials virus-proof restaurant
Restaurants, bars and other public places in the Netherlands have been closed since March 15.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Big Mac at a distance: Dutch McDonald's trials virus-proof restaurant
Libyan government launches strikes against major Haftar airbase after rejecting ceasefire
Forces loyal to Libya’s internationally-recognised government have launched five airstrikes against the Watiya airbase south of Tripoli, a major hub for the forces of rogue General Khalifa Haftar..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Libyan government launches strikes against major Haftar airbase after rejecting ceasefire
Intel: US praises Germany for expanding Hezbollah terrorist designation
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and pro-Israel lawmakers welcomed Germany’s decision this week to designate the entirety of Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shiite militia-cum-political party, as a terrorist organization.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Intel: US praises Germany for expanding Hezbollah terrorist designation
Islamic State claims responsibility for army attack in Egypt’s Sinai
The attack in Egypt's northern Sinai region left as many as 10 soldiers dead.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Islamic State claims responsibility for army attack in Egypt’s Sinai
Sudan outlaws female genital mutilation
Sudan's criminalization of the practice done to a majority of young girls won praise and may reflect some change in attitudes.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Sudan outlaws female genital mutilation
A further Iran-US prisoner exchange is overdue
A mutual release of prisoners would be a low-cost way of reducing US-Iran tensions and providing the countries' leaders small breakthroughs.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: A further Iran-US prisoner exchange is overdue
Trump administration touts aid that meets small fraction of Yemen’s COVID-19 needs
The State Department announced more Yemen aid, but it still falls well short of the $1.3 billion the war-torn country needs to stave off the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Trump administration touts aid that meets small fraction of Yemen’s COVID-19 needs