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Lebanon’s Berri cites ‘positive atmosphere’ over government: al-Manar

Lebanon’s Berri cites ‘positive atmosphere’ over government: al-Manar

  BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said on Wednesday some saw “a positive, promising atmosphere” in talks…
9 dead, 25 missing as migrant boat sinks off western Turkey: coast guard

9 dead, 25 missing as migrant boat sinks off western Turkey: coast guard

  ANKARA (Reuters) – Nine people died after a boat filled with migrants sank off the western coast of Turkey…
US envoy on Afghan peace takes his mission to Pakistan

US envoy on Afghan peace takes his mission to Pakistan

  ISLAMABAD (AP) — Washington’s newly named point man tasked with finding a peaceful end to Afghanistan’s 17-year war is…
Bahrain building collapse kills four, injures at least 20: ministry

Bahrain building collapse kills four, injures at least 20: ministry

  DOHA (Reuters) – An apartment building collapsed in Bahrain’s capital late on Tuesday leaving at least four people dead…
Trump to discuss missing journalist with Saudis

Trump to discuss missing journalist with Saudis

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he plans to speak with Saudi Arabian officials about…
Oil dips as IMF cuts growth outlook; eyes on hurricane

Oil dips as IMF cuts growth outlook; eyes on hurricane

  LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices slipped on Wednesday after the IMF lowered its global growth forecasts, but markets were…
US student detained in Israel over alleged boycott support

US student detained in Israel over alleged boycott support

  JERUSALEM (AP) — In a groundbreaking case, Israel has detained an American graduate student at its international airport for…
Syria orders amnesty for army deserters

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…
UN agency resumes cash aid to 9 million Yemenis

UN agency resumes cash aid to 9 million Yemenis

  CAIRO (AP) — The UN children’s agency says it has resumed emergency cash transfers to 9 million Yemenis after…
UN urges Turkey, Saudi Arabia to investigate journalist disappearance

UN urges Turkey, Saudi Arabia to investigate journalist disappearance

  GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations human rights office voiced deep concern on Tuesday at the “apparent enforced disappearance”…
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