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Russia urges relaunch of talks on Cyprus issue

Russia urges relaunch of the talks between Greek and Turkish Cypriots aiming to resolve the Cyprus problem, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "We believe the early launch of negotiations on a final solution to the Cyprus problem would create the atmosphere necessary to find a...

Stocks struggle as tech remains fragile, pound slides

World shares struggled Tuesday as doubts about a recovery in tech stocks lingered after last week's rout, while the dollar awaited policy signals from the European Central Bank and the pound remained hostage to Brexit jitters. Fresh tensions between Washington and Beijing after US President...

Virus puts new strain on Gaza's overwhelmed health system

Dr. Ahmed el-Rabii spent years treating Palestinians wounded by Israeli fire during wars and clashes in the Gaza Strip. Now that the coronavirus has reached the blockaded territory, the 37-year-old physician finds himself in the unfamiliar role of patient. El-Rabii is the first Gaza doctor...

Syrian olive trees put down roots in Kurdish Iraq

Tucked away in the rolling hills of Iraqi Kurdistan is a hidden treasure: tens of thousands of olive trees, thriving in a new homeland after being smuggled from neighbouring Syria. Their branches are heaving with bright purple-black olives ready to be picked. Their caretaker, Syrian...