Catalonia votes in election pivotal for independence campaign
World

Catalonia votes in election pivotal for independence campaign

Catalans flocked to the polls on Thursday for an election that could strip pro-independence parties of absolute control of the…
Suspected cholera cases in Yemen hit 1 million – ICRC
Middle East

Suspected cholera cases in Yemen hit 1 million – ICRC

The number of suspected cholera cases in Yemen has hit 1 million with more than 80 percent of the population…
Food security in Middle East, North Africa deteriorating, says UN agency
Middle East

Food security in Middle East, North Africa deteriorating, says UN agency

Food security in the Middle East and North Africa is quickly deteriorating because of conflict in several countries in the…
Islamic State claims air base attack in Egypt’s North Sinai
Egypt

Islamic State claims air base attack in Egypt’s North Sinai

Islamic State has claimed an attack on an Egyptian military airport that killed one officer and wounded two near the…
Saudi energy minister: Premature to discuss changes in OPEC-led pact
Middle East

Saudi energy minister: Premature to discuss changes in OPEC-led pact

Saudi Arabia’s energy minister said it is premature to discuss any changes to the OPEC-led supply cut pact as market…
Dying for a paycheck: the Russian civilians fighting in Syria
Middle East

Dying for a paycheck: the Russian civilians fighting in Syria

When Vladimir Kabunin signed up as a private military contractor, he saw a chance to make a wage much higher…
UN mediator de Mistura to attend Syria talks on Friday: report
Middle East

UN mediator de Mistura to attend Syria talks on Friday: report

UN special envoy on Syria Staffan de Mistura will arrive in Kazakhstan’s capital on Friday to take part in Syria…
Saudi-led coalition says to keep port open, air strikes kill at least 9 Yemenis
Middle East

Saudi-led coalition says to keep port open, air strikes kill at least 9 Yemenis

The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said on Wednesday it would keep Yemen’s Houthi-controlled Hodeidah port open for a month,…
US President Trump to visit Britain in February: Daily Mail
World

US President Trump to visit Britain in February: Daily Mail

President Donald Trump plans to visit Britain in February to open the new US embassy in London but will not…
Myanmar bars UN rights investigator just before visit
World

Myanmar bars UN rights investigator just before visit

The UN independent investigator into human rights in Myanmar has been barred from visiting the country for the rest of…
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