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On the menu soon: lab-grown steak for eco-conscious diners

On the menu soon: lab-grown steak for eco-conscious diners

REHOVOT, Israel (Reuters) – Diners in some upmarket restaurants will soon be able to tuck into laboratory-grown steak, thanks to…
Saudi vice minister of defense says met with U.N. envoy to Yemen

Saudi vice minister of defense says met with U.N. envoy to Yemen

CAIRO (Reuters) – Saudi vice minister of defense Khalid bin Salman stressed Saudi support for a political solution in Yemen…
Former Lebanon PM in Riyadh: Saudi will support Lebanon

Former Lebanon PM in Riyadh: Saudi will support Lebanon

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia will “extend a hand of support to Lebanon”, Lebanese former Prime Minister Najib Mikati said…
Iran committed to nuclear deal as long as other parties stay committed: Foreign Ministry spokesman

Iran committed to nuclear deal as long as other parties stay committed: Foreign Ministry spokesman

GENEVA (Reuters) – Iran will stay committed to a landmark 2015 nuclear deal with world powers at the same level…
Israel social impact bond to help Bedouins in maths studies

Israel social impact bond to help Bedouins in maths studies

TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Social Finance Israel (SFI) has launched a social impact bond to improve maths performance for high…
France’s Le Drian says Europeans must stay united on Iran issue

France’s Le Drian says Europeans must stay united on Iran issue

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Monday that Europe had to remain united in trying…
Celebrating Sabbath with Iran’s Jewish minority

Celebrating Sabbath with Iran’s Jewish minority

It is Friday evening and a Jewish family’s preparations for the Sabbath, the holiest day of the week, are in…
From crafts to Kalashnikovs: arms souk thrives in Yemen’s Taez

From crafts to Kalashnikovs: arms souk thrives in Yemen’s Taez

Once overflowing with handicrafts, the old Al-Shinayni market in Yemen’s third city of Taez is now bursting with Kalashnikovs and…
Israel minister under fire for gay conversion therapy support

Israel minister under fire for gay conversion therapy support

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday censured his new education minister for promoting the use of gay conversion therapy during…
In Iran, some take off their hijabs as hard-liners push back

In Iran, some take off their hijabs as hard-liners push back

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The simple act of walking has become a display of defiance for a young Iranian woman…
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