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Three rockets land near Baghdad airport, no casualties: statement 06 May 2020 - 11:40 am
A view of Baghdad international Airport, after Iraq has suspended flights at its domestic airports as the coronavirus spreads, in Baghdad, Iraq March 17, 2020. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani/File Photo
Jordan to continue night curfew even after virus outbreak 'contained' 05 May 2020 - 07:05 pm
A worker prepares a traditional sweet
Turkey records 61 new COVID-19 deaths, lowest in over a month 03 May 2020 - 08:15 pm
Surroundings of Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia museum remain empty due to the measures against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Istanbul, Turkey on May 3, 2020. ( Mehmet Eser - Anadolu
Jordan sees economy down 3% in 2020 due to coronavirus 03 May 2020 - 06:59 pm
A man wears a protective face mask as he walks along the main market in downtown after the government eased the restrictions on movement aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Amman, Jordan April 29, 2020. REUTERS/Muhamma
Iran warns of nuclear deal 'death' if arms embargo extended 03 May 2020 - 05:44 pm
File photo: An Iranian couple is seen following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Tehran, Iran, April 30, 2020. WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Ali Khara via REUTERS/File Photo
Syrian tycoon Makhlouf says security forces are arresting his employees 03 May 2020 - 01:32 pm
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Mosques and schools to reopen in Iran's low-risk areas 03 May 2020 - 12:52 pm
A man wearing a protective face mask walks past a Palestine mural on the wall following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Tehran, Iran, April 30, 2020.
Turkey imposes 3-day virus curfew in 31 provinces 01 May 2020 - 03:00 pm
ANKARA, TURKEY - MAY 01: A view of empty July 15th Kizilay National Will Square during the 3-day coronavirus restrictions in 31 provinces to stem spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ankara, Turkey on May 01, 2020. ( Aytaç Ünal - Anadolu Agency )
Iran reports 63 virus deaths as daily death rate drops 01 May 2020 - 01:49 pm
TOPSHOT - Shoppers clad in protective gear, including face masks and shields and latex gloves, due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, walk through the Tajrish Bazaar in Iran's capital Tehran on April 25, 2020 during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. /
Lebanese government approves economic reform plan 30 Apr 2020 - 02:04 pm
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Iran virus death toll surges past 6,000: ministry 30 Apr 2020 - 01:16 pm
Turkish citizens arrive at Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport for the evacuation flight of Turkey's national carrier Turkish Airlines amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Tehran, Iran on April 27, 2020. Fatemeh Bahrami - Anadolu
Turkey's coronavirus death toll rises by 89 to 3,081 29 Apr 2020 - 07:27 pm
The entrance of subway in Eminonu square is seen as surroundings remain quiet due to precautionary measures taken against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Istanbul, Turkey on April 29, 2020. Elif Öztürk - Anadolu
Turkey aims to reopen economy starting late May -senior official 28 Apr 2020 - 04:20 pm
Beyazit Square which is one of the most tourist attraction places, and its surroundings are seen empty with a flock of pigeons due to precautionary measures taken against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Istanbul, Turkey on April 28, 2020. ( E
Lebanese riots over price hikes leave 1 dead, scores injured 28 Apr 2020 - 02:06 pm
Lebanese anti-government protesters burn tyres amid clashes with security forces in the northern city of Tripoli late on April 27, 2020, following a demonstration over the country's deteriorating economy despite a coronavirus lockdown. Lebanon is facing i
Egypt extends state of emergency for 3 months 28 Apr 2020 - 12:19 pm
Men wearing face masks walk along a street before curfew, during the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Shubra El Kheima, Al Qalyubia Governorate, north of Cairo, Egypt, April 27, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany
False belief poison cures virus kills over 700 in Iran 28 Apr 2020 - 08:49 am
FILE PHOTO: A general view of traffic, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), after shopping malls and bazaars reopened in Tehran, Iran, April 20, 2020. WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Ali Khara via Reuters
Syria: 3 civilians killed in Israeli attack near capital 27 Apr 2020 - 12:46 pm
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Iran plans to reopen mosques in areas free of coronavirus, president says 27 Apr 2020 - 11:07 am
This picture taken on April 25, 2020 during the Muslim holy motnh of Ramadan shows a view from outside the closed Imamzadeh Saleh in the Iranian capital Tehran's Shemiran district, as all mosques and places of worship are closed due to the COVID-19 corona