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At least 13 people drown in migrant shipwreck off Libya

At least 13 people drown in migrant shipwreck off Libya

CAIRO (AP) — Over a dozen migrants trying to reach Europe drowned in the Mediterranean Sea when their small dinghy…
US to provide $720 million Syria aid and funds for Sahel, South Sudan

US to provide $720 million Syria aid and funds for Sahel, South Sudan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States said on Thursday it would provide more than $720 million in humanitarian assistance in…
Yemen’s president urges Houthis to allow humanitarian aid

Yemen’s president urges Houthis to allow humanitarian aid

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Yemen’s embattled and exiled president on Thursday urged his government’s rival, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels,…
In sign of frustration, US shortens sanctions waiver to Iraq

In sign of frustration, US shortens sanctions waiver to Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) — The United States has extended a sanctions waiver that enables Iraq to continue importing gas from Iran…
Turkey orders dozens of arrests, including Kurdish opposition, over Kobani protests

Turkey orders dozens of arrests, including Kurdish opposition, over Kobani protests

ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkish authorities on Friday ordered the arrest of 82 people including members of a pro-Kurdish opposition party,…
For Arab newlyweds, the party goes on until police bust in

For Arab newlyweds, the party goes on until police bust in

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The party was going strong: traditional music blared, families cheered, throngs of revelers danced.…
Saudi king’s rare address to UN showcases monarch in charge

Saudi king’s rare address to UN showcases monarch in charge

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s King Salman made a rare address to the UN General Assembly on…
Israel tightens COVID lockdown as infections climb

Israel tightens COVID lockdown as infections climb

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet decided on Thursday to tighten Israel’s coronavirus lockdown after he said a…
In conservative Kandahar, new gym creates safe space for Afghan women

In conservative Kandahar, new gym creates safe space for Afghan women

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Reuters) – In Afghanistan’s southern province of Kandahar, rights activist Maryam Durani has found a fresh outlet for…
Amnesty: Migrants face ‘vicious cycle of cruelty’ in Libya

Amnesty: Migrants face ‘vicious cycle of cruelty’ in Libya

CAIRO (AP) — Amnesty International said Thursday that thousands of Europe-bound migrants who were intercepted and returned to Libyan shores…
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