Lead-up to FIFA World Cup brings much-needed distraction for MENA nations
This year's World Cup comes amid heightened global tensions, especially in the MENA region, where political, security and economic instability are par for the course.
The FIFA world cup trophy is displayed during the Fifa World Cup Trophy Tour, in Amman, Jordan February 20, 2018. (photo credit: REUTERS/MUHAMMAD HAMED)ByBENJI FLACKS/THE MEDIA LINEUpdated: