afp Bound

United Nations, United States, June 22, 2020 - The UN said Monday the "last thing" Libya needs is more conflict on its territory, after Egypt warned of military intervention in the neighboring country. "It is clear that the last thing Libya needs right now is more...

Cairo, June 23, 2020 - Egypt will partially reopen cafes, restaurants, places of worship, cinemas and sporting clubs on Saturday, relaxing a lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Mostafa  Madbouli announced. A night-time curfew was imposed in late...

Kuala Lumpur, June 23, 2020 - Muslims expressed disappointment Tuesday at Saudi Arabia's decision to scale back this year's hajj pilgrimage, but many accepted it was necessary as the kingdom battles a major coronavirus outbreak. Around 1,000 people residing in Saudi...

Algiers, June 23, 2020 - Five people were sentenced Tuesday in Algeria to between six months and a year behind bars after taking part in a banned demonstration, prisoners' rights group CNLD said. Fourteen people -- the youngest aged 19 -- appeared in court after being...