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Islamic State claims deadly and rare twin blasts in Baghdad

Islamic State claims deadly and rare twin blasts in Baghdad

BAGHDAD (AP) — The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a rare suicide attack that rocked central Baghdad, killing 32…
Family killed in Israeli airstrike against Syria

Family killed in Israeli airstrike against Syria

A family of four was killed in central Syria on Friday during a missile strike launched by Israeli warplanes. Four other…
Iran, pressured by blackouts and pollution, targets Bitcoin

Iran, pressured by blackouts and pollution, targets Bitcoin

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s capital and major cities plunged into darkness in recent weeks as rolling outages left millions…
UK backs Sudan economic reforms with over $50 million

UK backs Sudan economic reforms with over $50 million

CAIRO (AP) — Britain’s foreign secretary announced Thursday that his government would offer more than $50 million to help poor…
UAE signs deal with U.S. to buy 50 F-35 jets and up to 18 drones: sources

UAE signs deal with U.S. to buy 50 F-35 jets and up to 18 drones: sources

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement with the United States to purchase 50 F-35 jets…
Lebanon extends lockdown to Feb. 8 as virus numbers rise

Lebanon extends lockdown to Feb. 8 as virus numbers rise

BEIRUT (AP) — Authorities in Lebanon on Thursday extended a nationwide lockdown by a week to February 8 amid a…
Amid crippling sanctions, Iran traders seek lifeline in Iraq

Amid crippling sanctions, Iran traders seek lifeline in Iraq

DOHUK, Iraq (AP) — Piles of plush carpets line the floors of a northern Iraq shopping center hosting traders from…
Twin suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, at least 28 dead

Twin suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, at least 28 dead

BAGHDAD (AP) — Twin suicide bombings ripped through a busy market in the Iraqi capital Thursday, killing at least 28…
France to reckon with Algeria colonial past, won’t apologize

France to reckon with Algeria colonial past, won’t apologize

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron wants to take further steps to reckon with France’s colonial-era wrongs in Algeria…
Dubai orders hospitals to cancel surgeries amid virus surge

Dubai orders hospitals to cancel surgeries amid virus surge

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The government of Dubai on Wednesday ordered all hospitals to cancel nonessential surgeries for…
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