Kuwait: Talking on Mobile Phones while Driving Banned

By Larry Habegger | May 8th, 2008 |

As of May 1, talking on cell phones while driving is prohibited throughout Kuwait, and police are expected to be vigilant in the coming weeks in enforcing the new law.... [Read this entry]

Yemen: Attacks on Foreign Residences, U.S. Embassy Prompt Departure of Embassy Personnel

By Larry Habegger | April 10th, 2008 |

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The U.S. Embassy in Sanaa has ordered the departure of non-emergency staff and their families from Yemen following a series of violent incidents, most recently the April 6 attack on... [Read this entry]

Dubai: Englishman Sentenced to Four Years in Jail for Speck of Cannabis

By Larry Habegger | February 14th, 2008 |

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The United Arab Emirates’ zero tolerance on drugs is a serious matter not to be trifled with if the case of an imprisoned Englishman is any indication. Press reports say... [Read this entry]

Jordan: American Dies in Petra Because of Snowfall

By Larry Habegger | February 7th, 2008 |

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An unusually heavy snowfall in Jordan created slippery conditions at the famous historical site of Petra, prompting authorities to advise travelers to avoid the area. A group of French tourists... [Read this entry]

Egypt, Gaza, Israel: Border Crisis Stirs Tensions Between Egypt, Hamas, Palestinian Authority

By Larry Habegger | January 30th, 2008 |

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Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians poured into Egypt after Hamas militants blew open the border partition between Gaza and the Egyptian city of Rafah Jan. 23, relieving tensions in Gaza... [Read this entry]

Lebanon: Political Crisis Could Lead to Demonstrations

By Larry Habegger | November 20th, 2007 |

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Hundreds of soldiers manned roadblocks around government buildings in Beirut Nov. 20 when Lebanese leaders postponed a parliamentary vote on a new president until Nov. 23. It was the fourth... [Read this entry]

Dubai: Labor Strike and Dubai Air Show

By Larry Habegger | November 9th, 2007 |

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Some 40,000 Asian construction workers striking over low pay, high living costs and poor working conditions have created a labor crisis in this construction-mad city-state that has fueled its boom... [Read this entry]

Turkey: Detention and Fines for Playing Bingo!

By Larry Habegger | October 3rd, 2007 |

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Seven British tourists hoping to win a free drink playing bingo in a bar in Altinkum were arrested, detained for four hours and fined the equivalent of $97. Armed police... [Read this entry]

Jordan: Taxi Assault in Amman

By Larry Habegger | September 26th, 2007 |

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The crime rate in Amman is low and violent crimes against Americans are rare, but occasionally things do happen. Recently an American woman caught a cab in a commercial district... [Read this entry]

Israel: Jewish, Muslim Holidays Coincide

By Larry Habegger | September 12th, 2007 |

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The Jewish high holidays and Ramadan coincide this year: Rosh Hashanah occurred Sept. 12-13 and Ramadan began Sept. 13 and runs until Oct. 12. Yom Kippur occurs Sept. 21-22 and... [Read this entry]

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