Egypt investigates disappearance of Africa Cup trophy
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian soccer authorities are investigating the disappearance of several trophies, including the Africa Cup of Nations trophy the Pharaohs were awarded...
Despite sexual abuse allegations, the Israeli Opera will host Placido Domingo in Tel Aviv
The Israeli Opera will host a week-long singing competition organized by Spanish opera star Placido Domingo in Tel Aviv later this year, Despite objections...
Turkish court sentences nightclub shooting suspect to life in jail
ISTANBUL, Sept 7 (Reuters) - A Turkish court sentenced to life imprisonment on Monday the main suspect in a gun attack at an Istanbul...
Iran begins new school year amid virus concerns
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Saturday opened the new school year after nearly seven months of closure.
In a video conference, President Hassan Rouhani...
Teachers in Bosnian village build open-air classroom to protect children from COVID-19
KACUNI, Bosnia Sept 8 (Reuters) - Teachers at an elementary school in the village of Kacuni in central Bosnia have used their summer holiday...
World Cup host Qatar set to play in Gold Cup in 2021 and ’23
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — World Cup host Qatar is set to play in the Gold Cup next year in the United States after...
Politics plague Israeli virus response ahead of holidays
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long cultivated a symbiotic relationship with the country’s ultra-Orthodox parties, doling out generous...
Syrian dancer performs in deserted Paris
The Syrian dancer and choreographer, Yara al-Hasbani, has drown crowds across France for her performances in public squares and parks. She is used to...
Refugee families face unique struggles with online school
PHOENIX (AP) — Samuel Lavi knew he'd have to find unique ways to stay connected to refugee families when the coronavirus pandemic shut down...
Gym addicts turn to Internet and outdoors
While governments have told people to stay home, many gym addicts aren’t letting their hard work slip away, even if they’re in places under...
