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COVID-19 vaccines as ‘biological warfare’ in Middle East?

COVID-19 vaccines as ‘biological warfare’ in Middle East?

Aid and human rights organizations say they fear that the COVID-19 vaccine could become a tool for governments, rebel groups…
Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu appears in court as corruption trial intensifies

Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu appears in court as corruption trial intensifies

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial resumed on Monday, with the 71-year-old set to formally respond to the charges…
How Dubai is paying the price for letting in tourists

How Dubai is paying the price for letting in tourists

Take a passing glance at Dubai, and you may think life is back to normal. In recent weeks, the bustling city…
Joe Biden says US won’t lift Iran sanctions

Joe Biden says US won’t lift Iran sanctions

US President Joe Biden confirmed Sunday that he would not lift sanctions against Iran until it complies with the nuclear deal. Biden responded with a clear “No” when the television…
EXPLAINER: Israeli settlements may face new scrutiny

EXPLAINER: Israeli settlements may face new scrutiny

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s ongoing building of settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem would likely be more vulnerable…
Three Saudi youths get prison sentence instead of death

Three Saudi youths get prison sentence instead of death

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Three young Saudi men who faced death sentences for acts they were accused of…
At anti-Netanyahu protests in Israel, pink is the new black

At anti-Netanyahu protests in Israel, pink is the new black

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – It’s Saturday night in Jerusalem and a group of protesters dressed in fluorescent pink are preparing to…
Iran: US must lift sanctions before it lives up to nuke deal

Iran: US must lift sanctions before it lives up to nuke deal

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader on Sunday urged the United States to lift all sanctions if it wants…
US Secretary of State Blinken, Saudi foreign minister discuss Yemen, human rights

US Secretary of State Blinken, Saudi foreign minister discuss Yemen, human rights

WASHINGTON/DUBAI (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister on Friday discussed issues ranging from…
Hifter’s forces welcome appointment of interim Libyan gov’t

Hifter’s forces welcome appointment of interim Libyan gov’t

CAIRO (AP) — Eastern Libyan forces Saturday welcomed the appointment of an interim government to lead the war-torn North African…
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