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Iran says leaving nuclear treaty one of many options after US sanctions move

Iran says leaving nuclear treaty one of many options after US sanctions move

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran said on Sunday it could quit a treaty against the spread of nuclear weapons after the…
Pope appeals for evacuation of refugees in Libya camps

Pope appeals for evacuation of refugees in Libya camps

MILAN (Reuters) – Pope Francis called on Sunday for the evacuation of refugees held in detention camps in Libya as…
Militant attacks kill 22 government troops in north Syria

Militant attacks kill 22 government troops in north Syria

BEIRUT (AP) — Al-Qaida-linked militants launched attacks early Saturday on government forces positions in northern Syria killing and wounding dozens…
Air raids on Libya’s capital: AFP, witnesses

Air raids on Libya’s capital: AFP, witnesses

Air raids were carried out Saturday night on the Libyan capital Tripoli, according to AFP journalists and residents who heard…
Sudan protest leaders, army rulers agree on joint civilian-military council

Sudan protest leaders, army rulers agree on joint civilian-military council

Sudan’s protest leaders and army rulers agreed Saturday to establish a joint civilian-military ruling council, a major breakthrough in talks…
US agrees with Russia, China on pulling troops from Afghanistan

US agrees with Russia, China on pulling troops from Afghanistan

The United States on Friday found backing from rivals Russia and China on the key formula of a peace deal…
Israel to free two Syrian prisoners after recovering soldier’s remains

Israel to free two Syrian prisoners after recovering soldier’s remains

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel will release two prisoners after the remains of an Israeli soldier missing since 1982 were recovered…
Putin hopes Iran will continue oil exports despite US warning

Putin hopes Iran will continue oil exports despite US warning

BEIJING (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday he hoped Iranian oil exports would continue despite Washington’s efforts…
Sudanese protesters meet with army to negotiate transition

Sudanese protesters meet with army to negotiate transition

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — The organizers of the protests that drove Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir from power say they are…
Thousands of migrants rounded up in southern Yemen: IOM

Thousands of migrants rounded up in southern Yemen: IOM

GENEVA (Reuters) – Yemeni authorities have rounded up about 3,000 irregular migrants, predominantly Ethiopians, in the south of the country,…
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