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Palestinian premier: ‘God help us’ if Trump wins re-election

Palestinian premier: ‘God help us’ if Trump wins re-election

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinian prime minister said Tuesday it will be disastrous for his people and the…
US air strikes target Taliban fighters advancing on key Afghan city

US air strikes target Taliban fighters advancing on key Afghan city

LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan (Reuters) – The United States launched air strikes against Taliban fighters in Afghanistan’s southern Helmand province, US…
Pandemic adds to war in keeping Libyan children out of school

Pandemic adds to war in keeping Libyan children out of school

MISRATA, Libya (Reuters) – Their young lives already disrupted by war, Libyan schoolchildren face even bigger obstacles to their education…
Assad makes rare visit to areas hit by fires in west Syria

Assad makes rare visit to areas hit by fires in west Syria

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad has made a rare public visit to the coastal province of Latakia where…
Filmmaker’s trial raises concerns over freedom in new Sudan

Filmmaker’s trial raises concerns over freedom in new Sudan

CAIRO (AP) — More than a year after the overthrow of Sudanese strongman Omar al-Bashir, amid the promise of new…
Cargo from Dubai arrives in Haifa, cementing Israel-UAE trade route

Cargo from Dubai arrives in Haifa, cementing Israel-UAE trade route

HAIFA, Israel (Reuters) – The ship-to-shore crane paused above the cargo ship just arrived from Dubai, then set its load…
Lebanon names team for maritime border talks with Israel

Lebanon names team for maritime border talks with Israel

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon announced on Monday the names of its delegation that will hold indirect talks later this week…
Indian workers in Libya released after monthlong abduction

Indian workers in Libya released after monthlong abduction

CAIRO (AP) — An armed group has released seven Indian workers a month after their abduction in Libya, the Indian…
Oman to impose value-added tax amid pandemic fallout

Oman to impose value-added tax amid pandemic fallout

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oman issued a royal decree on Monday that sets the stage for the sultanate…
Jordan’s King Abdullah swears in new government to speed reforms

Jordan’s King Abdullah swears in new government to speed reforms

AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan’s King Abdullah on Monday swore in a new government led by veteran diplomat Bisher al Khaswaneh…
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