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A total of 23,747 tests were administered in the last 24 hours, resulting in an average two-week positivity rate of 8.2 percent.

Chelsea swept aside Crystal Palace 3-0 Saturday, as over 300,000 fans were expected to attend the opening weekend of the season with full crowds restored following the easing of coronavirus … Read More

The American University of Beirut Medical Center, one of Lebanon’s leading hospitals, appealed Saturday to the Lebanese government and the United Nations to help supply it with fuel to avert … Read More

Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani said he was in urgent talks with local leaders and international partners as Taliban rebels pushed closer to Kabul, capturing a key town south of the … Read More

Baghdad’s west has been cut off from the city’s water network after the Islamic State group attacked an electricity pylon powering a pumping station, authorities and residents said on Saturday.

Lebanon’s army Saturday raided gas stations and seized petrol to curb hoarding as the central bank chief stood firm on his decision to halt fuel subsidies.

Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick and Paul Pogba provided four assists as Manchester United thrashed Leeds 5-1 at a packed Old Trafford on Saturday to get their Premier League season … Read More

The Lebanese pound rose on the black market Saturday, trading at 19,850 to the dollar, after reports said a new government could be finally formed next week.

Iran is to impose a one-week lockdown and a ban on road travel amid a fifth COVID-19 surge in the worst-hit country in the Middle East, state television reported on … Read More

Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani said he was in urgent talks with local leaders and international partners as Taliban rebels pushed closer to Kabul, capturing a key town south of the … Read More