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Sudanese opposition leader’s daughter jailed over protests: party

Sudanese opposition leader’s daughter jailed over protests: party

CAIRO (Reuters) – The deputy head of Sudan’s opposition Umma Party was sentenced to a week in prison on Sunday…
Restive Algeria awaits decisive move from returned president

Restive Algeria awaits decisive move from returned president

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algerian workers are holding scattered walkouts and students are gathering for protests as their tense nation…
Saudi Arabia to cut crude oil exports in April: Saudi official

Saudi Arabia to cut crude oil exports in April: Saudi official

DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia plans to cut its crude oil exports in April to below 7 million barrels per…
Across Baghdad, a moment of respite and guarded hope

Across Baghdad, a moment of respite and guarded hope

BAGHDAD (AP) — Baghdad’s main commercial district has seen more bombings than its residents can count. Death visited almost daily…
Bouteflika ‘returns’ to strike-hit Algeria from Geneva

Bouteflika ‘returns’ to strike-hit Algeria from Geneva

Thousands of students and public transport workers went on strike in Algeria Sunday against Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s bid for a fifth…
New Assad statue triggers protest in cradle of Syrian revolt

New Assad statue triggers protest in cradle of Syrian revolt

AMMAN (Reuters) – Hundreds of Syrians in the southern city of Deraa protested on Sunday at the erection of a…
Trade ties in focus as Iran’s Rouhani begins Iraq visit

Trade ties in focus as Iran’s Rouhani begins Iraq visit

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has arrived in Baghdad, Iraq’s government said on Monday, on an official visit…
Clashes break out in Yemen’s key port city after cease-fire

Clashes break out in Yemen’s key port city after cease-fire

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Fighting erupted in Yemen’s key port city of Hodeida on Sunday, the first significant clashes since…
Israeli troops kill Palestinian during Gaza protests: health ministry

Israeli troops kill Palestinian during Gaza protests: health ministry

GAZA (Reuters) – Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian and wounded 42 others taking part on Friday in weekly protests…
With shrouded faces, Islamic State fighters stand guard over final enclave

With shrouded faces, Islamic State fighters stand guard over final enclave

BAGHOUZ, Syria (Reuters) – Armed with assault rifles and with faces wrapped in scarves, the Islamic State fighters visible at…
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