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Iraq Parliament: Mustafa Kadhimi Takes Office 07 May 2020

Iraq Parliament: Mustafa Kadhimi Takes Office

Iraqi premier Mustafa Kadhimi formally took office early Thursday after parliament approved a partial cabinet.

Bahraini regime prevents Sheikh al-Mahrous from receiving proper medical care 06 May 2020

Bahraini regime prevents Sheikh al-Mahrous from receiving proper medical care

Bahraini authorities are reportedly preventing the imprisoned Shia Muslim cleric, Sheikh Mirza al-Mahrous, from receiving appropriate medication.

Germany to Resume Activity of All Shops, Schools in May 06 May 2020

Germany to Resume Activity of All Shops, Schools in May

Germany will take new steps towards normalization in May, including reopening shops and schools after weeks of shutdown imposed to control the spread of the coronavirus.

Trump, Biden Have Different Opinion on Reopening Economy, Taxes 06 May 2020

Trump, Biden Have Different Opinion on Reopening Economy, Taxes

Trump and his opponent in the November 3 election, Democrat Joe Biden, have to convince Americans they have the best strategy to get the economy back on track.

Iraq, Russia Discuss Buying Air Defense System 06 May 2020

Iraq, Russia Discuss Buying Air Defense System

A lawmaker said Iraq is considering purchasing advanced Russia air defense systems to enhance its air capabilities and protect its airspace.

Hashd al-Sha’abi hits ISIL bases in Samarra 06 May 2020

Hashd al-Sha’abi hits ISIL bases in Samarra

Hashd al-Sha’abi forces targeted with mortar shells 7 bases of ISIL in the northern city of Samarra during a large-scale operation.

Rockets hit Baghdad International Airport 06 May 2020

Rockets hit Baghdad International Airport

A number of explosions were heard near the Baghdad International Airport this morning amid reports of Katyusha rockets attack.

Saudi Keeps Bombing Yemen in Ramadan 06 May 2020

Saudi Keeps Bombing Yemen in Ramadan

Saudi military aircraft continued to bomb residential areas in provinces of Sana’a and Ma’rib of Yemen, violating a self-declared ceasefire announced by the Saudi-led coalition with the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan.

Facility Near Pyongyang Airport Linked to N-Korea Missile Program 06 May 2020

Facility Near Pyongyang Airport Linked to N-Korea Missile Program

A new facility near Pyongyang International Airport is almost certainly linked to North Korea's expanding ballistic missile program.

Winners of Pulitzer Prize 2020 Announced 06 May 2020

Winners of Pulitzer Prize 2020 Announced

Pulitzer Administrator Dana Canedy announced the winners of the Pulitzer Prize 2020 on May 4.