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Romania’s president calls on PM to quit over Israel embassy move

Romania’s president calls on PM to quit over Israel embassy move

Romania’s president called on the prime minister to resign on Friday after she endorsed a secret deal to move the…
UN rights chief decries Israel’s excessive use of force in Gaza

UN rights chief decries Israel’s excessive use of force in Gaza

Israel must stop the excessive use of force by its security forces along the Gaza border and must hold to…
Russian envoy plays down tensions with Israel over Syria strikes

Russian envoy plays down tensions with Israel over Syria strikes

Russia’s ambassador to Israel on Wednesday played down tensions between the countries over Israeli attacks in Syria, saying they were…
Iraq’s move to rush oil bidding could deter some firms

Iraq’s move to rush oil bidding could deter some firms

Iraq is opening more of its untapped oil and gas resources to foreign developers, hoping to boost revenues after its…
Trump, Macron call for ‘new’ nuclear deal with Iran

Trump, Macron call for ‘new’ nuclear deal with Iran

US President Donald Trump and French counterpart Emmanuel Macron called for a “new” deal with Iran Tuesday, looking beyond disagreements…
US Embassy move in Israel emblematic of broader policy shift

US Embassy move in Israel emblematic of broader policy shift

When the Stars and Stripes is hoisted over the new US Embassy in Jerusalem next month it will be a…
Donors set to stump up billions for Syria

Donors set to stump up billions for Syria

International donors are expected Wednesday to pledge billions of dollars for Syria after the UN’s special envoy warned of a…
Why are EU countries reluctant to intervene in Yemen’s war?

Why are EU countries reluctant to intervene in Yemen’s war?

On Sunday, an air raid struck a wedding party in Yemen, where local sources estimate that more than 2o people…
Local tensions flare up before Lebanese election

Local tensions flare up before Lebanese election

Incidents of political violence including an assault on one candidate and an attack on the office of another are casting…
Libya’s women footballers struggle on and off pitch

Libya’s women footballers struggle on and off pitch

Libya’s national women’s football team is not only struggling on the pitch but also battling a conservative society that frowns…
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