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Curtailed hajj compounds Saudi economic woes

Vacant religious sites. Abandoned pilgrim tents. Lifeless hotels. A stunning emptiness -- and fears of economic ruin -- haunt the usually bustling city of Mecca after Saudi authorities curtailed the hajj pilgrimage over coronavirus. Islam's holiest city usually hosts millions of pilgrims...

Egypt eases restrictions despite surge in virus infections

Egypt lifted many restrictions Saturday put in place against the coronavirus pandemic, reopening cafes, clubs, gyms and theaters after more than three months of closure, despite a continued upward trend in new infections. Authorities also allowed the reopening of mosques and churches,...

Russia disrupting oil output in war torn Libya

Russian and other foreign mercenaries have entered Libya’s largest oil field, the country's National Oil Corporation said Friday, describing the development as an attempt to thwart the resumption of halted oil production in the war-torn country. In divided Libya, Russia is a leading...