Month: March 2021

Iraq launched its coronavirus inoculation program Tuesday just hours after the first doses of vaccine arrived from China, a Health Ministry spokesman said.

Israel’s defense minister said Tuesday it intends to develop a “special security arrangement” with Gulf Arab allies, who share common concerns over Iran.

The Vatican is defending Pope Francis’ decision to go ahead with his trip to Iraq this weekend despite rising coronavirus infections there, saying Tuesday all health care precautions have been … Read More

Seeing authorities in a rush to beautify streets and cities to host Pope Francis this week, young Iraqis took to social media Tuesday to throw in some extra requests.

The head of an independent inquiry investigating church child abuse in France said Tuesday that there might have been up to 10,000 victims since 1950.

The Dutch government has postponed a trade mission to Qatar this month, citing concern over living conditions of migrant workers helping the tiny Gulf state to prepare for next year’s … Read More

Former Liverpool and Scotland striker Ian St John, who followed a stellar career on the pitch by becoming a hugely popular and successful TV presenter, has died aged 82 after … Read More