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Jordan’s king to scrap part of Israel peace treaty
Middle East

Jordan’s king to scrap part of Israel peace treaty

  King Abdullah said Jordan intends to reclaim territory leased to Israel under a 1994 peace deal. The 25-year lease…
China’s GDP growth slows to lowest rate in years
World

China’s GDP growth slows to lowest rate in years

  The National Bureau of Statistics said that while growth has slowed, it still managed to remain relatively steady. Beijing…
Israel defense chief calls for devastating blow for Hamas
Middle East

Israel defense chief calls for devastating blow for Hamas

  The Israeli defense minister said a crippling strike against the Gaza-ruling Islamist group is the only way to reduce…
Deadly blast hits female candidate’s rally in Afghanistan
Middle East

Deadly blast hits female candidate’s rally in Afghanistan

  A bombing attack hit an electoral rally in Afghanistan as a female candidate was about to give a speech.…
Syria orders amnesty for army deserters
Middle East

Syria orders amnesty for army deserters

  President Assad has promised that anyone who left the army or fled compulsory service will not be prosecuted. Under…
Venezuela opposition lawmaker dies in prison
World

Venezuela opposition lawmaker dies in prison

  A Venezuelan councilman accused of planning the failed assassination attempt on President Nicolas Maduro has died while in detention.…
Syria rebels withdraw heavy weapons from Idlib frontline
Middle East

Syria rebels withdraw heavy weapons from Idlib frontline

Russia and Turkey’s deal to demilitarize the battle lines around Idlib has been moved on a step. A buffer zone…
Iran’s parliament votes to combat financing of terrorism
Middle East

Iran’s parliament votes to combat financing of terrorism

  The bill paves the way for Iran to join a UN convention to combat money laundering and the funding…
Iraqi parliament elects Kurdish moderate Barham Salih as new president
Middle East

Iraqi parliament elects Kurdish moderate Barham Salih as new president

  The Iraqi parliament has elected veteran Kurdish politician Barham Salih as president. The vote threw a spotlight on the…
Global waste to pile up by 70 percent in 2050
World

Global waste to pile up by 70 percent in 2050

  Global waste growth will outpace population growth by 2050, with most of the trash being generated in urban areas.…
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