At least 20 dead as clashes shut airport in Libyan capital
Middle East

At least 20 dead as clashes shut airport in Libyan capital

Fierce clashes broke out in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Monday, killing at least 20 people, shutting the airport, and…
New US-backed ‘border force’ in Syria infuriates Ankara, Damascus
Middle East

New US-backed ‘border force’ in Syria infuriates Ankara, Damascus

Syria, Turkey and Russia responded vehemently on Monday to new US-backed plans to set up a 30,000-strong “border force” inside…
Russia says US missile system in Japan could be used for attacks
World

Russia says US missile system in Japan could be used for attacks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned on Monday that a US-made Aegis missile-defense system that Japan has decided to acquire…
Euro holds three-year highs as dollar weakens further
Business

Euro holds three-year highs as dollar weakens further

The euro held at three-year highs against the dollar on Monday after last week’s surge, its rise fueled by growing…
Violent protests resume in Tunisia after two days of calm
Middle East

Violent protests resume in Tunisia after two days of calm

Violent protests erupted again on Sunday in two areas of the capital Tunis and another town after a relatively calm…
UAE says Qatari fighter jets intercepted civilian flight
Middle East

UAE says Qatari fighter jets intercepted civilian flight

The United Arab Emirates said on Monday that Qatari fighter jets intercepted an Emirati civilian aircraft during a routine flight…
Myanmar says temporary camp will house 30,000 Rohingya targeted for repatriation
World

Myanmar says temporary camp will house 30,000 Rohingya targeted for repatriation

Myanmar is building a camp to temporarily house 30,000 Rohingya Muslims targeted for repatriation after fleeing violence in Rakhine State,…
Saudi Arabia begins screening films after decades-long ban lifted
Middle East

Saudi Arabia begins screening films after decades-long ban lifted

Saudi Arabia began screening feature-length animated children’s films this weekend in a makeshift theater, after a 35-year-old ban on cinemas…
Israel says destroyed Gaza attack tunnel under Israel, Egypt borders
Egypt

Israel says destroyed Gaza attack tunnel under Israel, Egypt borders

The Israeli military said on Sunday it had destroyed a cross-border attack tunnel that ran from Gaza into Israel and…
Majority of Greeks against use of “Macedonia” in any solution to name dispute: poll
World

Majority of Greeks against use of “Macedonia” in any solution to name dispute: poll

A majority of Greeks do not want the term “Macedonia” used in any solution to a long-running dispute over the…
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