Jane Arraf
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World
U.S. Authorities Say Hobby Lobby's Gilgamesh Tablet Is 'Stolen,' Must Go Back To Iraq
U.S. federal prosecutors are seeking the return of the Gilgamesh Dream Tablet, purchased by Hobby Lobby for display in the Museum of the Bible, which authorities say cooperated with the investigation.
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Animals Roam Free In Petra Heritage Site Under Jordan's COVID-19 Lockdown
Tourists' absence from the ancient city has made way for the cats, dogs, birds and other creatures to take over.
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'1st Time To See It Like This': Petra Tourism Workers Long For Visitors To Return
The coronavirus pandemic has done what even war did not — bring Jordan's vital travel industry to a halt, and with it, the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of workers.
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Charity Gains New Importance For Muslims Observing Ramadan Amid Economic Shutdowns
Giving to the poor is an essential part of the holy month, which began Friday, and with so many people thrown out of work, observers say it's particularly needed now.
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Muslims Mark Ramadan During Coronavirus Pandemic
Ramadan has begun for Muslims around the world. In the Middle East, the month of fasting and prayer is deeply altered by restrictions intended to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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Coronavirus Is Changing The Rituals Of Death For Many Religions
The virus is upending burial traditions across cultures, from the washing of the body of a loved one in Iraq to the gathering of mourners in Israel.
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Despite Syria-Turkey Cease-Fire, Life Is Difficult For Civilians In Idlib
The struggles of a young woman, who's a professional and a mother in Idlib, reflect the hardships faced by millions of Syrians as their city came under a new round of attacks.
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Ceasefire Holds In Syria's Idlib
On Friday, Russia, the Syrian regime's main military backer, and Turkey announced a ceasefire in northwest Syria.
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It's A Dangerous Time For Christians In Northeastern Syria
Christians have been worrying since Turkish troops entered the area in November to attack Kurdish forces, after U.S. forces moved troops out of the way. Some Christians vow to stay no matter what.
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Several Mortars Hit The U.S. Embassy Compound In Baghdad
The attack threatens to increase the already high tension between the U.S. and Iraq over Iranian-backed militias in the country. Iraq's prime minister condemned the attack.