Gecko survives 3,000 miles in strawberry container from Egypt to Manchester
by CNN — A field-dwelling gecko has accidentally made the trip from Egypt to England after hitching a ride in a container of strawberries. The little …
Tag: Middle East and North Africa
Taliban: Top female UN envoys visit Kabul to discuss ban on female aid workers
CNN — Some of the UN’s most senior female officials have met Taliban leaders in Kabul to discuss the ban on female aid workers, as …
Ostrich eggs up to 7,500 years old found next to ancient fire pit in Israel
CNN — A well-known riddle compares an egg to treasure, asking: A box without hinges, key or lid, but inside a golden treasure is hidden. …
Pakistan seeks $16 billion flood reconstruction aid at UN conference
Pakistan and the United Nations are holding a major conference in Geneva on Monday aimed at rallying support to rebuild the country after devastating floods …
Iran: Demonstrators executed and journalist arrested in post-protest crackdown
CNN — Iran executed two men on Saturday, according to the state-affiliated Fars News, bringing the total number of people executed in connection with the …