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Sudanese strains surface as US pressure triggers debate on Israel

Sudanese strains surface as US pressure triggers debate on Israel

KHARTOUM (Reuters) – US pressure on Sudan to normalize ties with former adversary Israel has stirred public debate on a…
Founder of UAE state-run WAM news agency dies at 78

Founder of UAE state-run WAM news agency dies at 78

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Ibrahim al-Abed, the founder of the United Arab Emirates’ state-run WAM news agency and…
U.S. blacklists Chinese entities, individuals for dealing with Iran

U.S. blacklists Chinese entities, individuals for dealing with Iran

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Monday said it blacklisted two Chinese men and six Chinese entities for having…
Turkey withdraws from base in northwest Syria, sources say

Turkey withdraws from base in northwest Syria, sources say

AMMAN/ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey is withdrawing troops from a military post in northwest Syria that was surrounded by Syrian government…
UAE government delegation heads to Israel for first official visit

UAE government delegation heads to Israel for first official visit

DUBAI (Reuters) – The first ever official United Arab Emirates delegation to Israel took off on Tuesday as the two…
As virus surges, Iran breaks one-day record for deaths again

As virus surges, Iran breaks one-day record for deaths again

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s single-day death toll from the coronavirus smashed a record set less than a week ago,…
Trump says Sudan to be removed from terrorism list

Trump says Sudan to be removed from terrorism list

CAIRO (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday said Sudan will be removed from the US list of state sponsors…
Qatar Airways expects to keep A380s parked for years

Qatar Airways expects to keep A380s parked for years

DUBAI (Reuters) – Qatar Airways does not expect to use its Airbus A380s for at least the next two years, its…
Under attack and losing hope, Iraqi activists flee abroad

Under attack and losing hope, Iraqi activists flee abroad

AMARA, Iraq (Reuters) – Hasanain Alminshid had received death threats for his human rights activism for years, but ignored most…
UN hosts Libyan military leaders in hopes of end to conflict

UN hosts Libyan military leaders in hopes of end to conflict

GENEVA (AP) — Military leaders from Libya’s warring sides are meeting in Geneva in hopes of a UN-brokered breakthrough that…
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