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Syria Astana talks end with call for new peace round in Sochi

Syria Astana talks end with call for new peace round in Sochi

After two days of talks in Astana, Russia, Iran and Turkey announced on Friday that they would meet for a…
Abbas rules out US peace plan after Jerusalem decision

Abbas rules out US peace plan after Jerusalem decision

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said Friday that he would “no longer accept” any peace plan proposed by the United States,…
Palestinian killed in renewed clashes over Jerusalem status

Palestinian killed in renewed clashes over Jerusalem status

A Palestinian was killed in renewed clashes with Israeli forces, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Friday, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas…
Australia to end airstrikes on ‘IS’ targets in Iraq and Syria

Australia to end airstrikes on ‘IS’ targets in Iraq and Syria

Six Australian Super Hornet aircraft have been deployed for the last three years over Iraq and Syria as part of…
Iran detains 230 boys and girls for drinking, dancing

Iran detains 230 boys and girls for drinking, dancing

Iran’s semi-official ISNA news agency is reporting that police have detained 230 boys and girls at separate parties in the…
UN denounces US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital

UN denounces US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital

The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Thursday to denounce President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, largely ignoring…
Libyan PM says preparations for 2018 elections underway

Libyan PM says preparations for 2018 elections underway

The head of Libya’s UN-backed government says it’s pushing ahead with preparations to hold the country’s presidential elections in 2018,…
Iraqi Kurdish ministers resign amid violent protests

Iraqi Kurdish ministers resign amid violent protests

Two political parties have withdrawn from Iraq’s Kurdish regional government amid street protests over delayed salaries, poor services and rampant…
Palestinian girl praised as hero after confronting soldiers

Palestinian girl praised as hero after confronting soldiers

The curly haired Palestinian teenager is seen walking up to two Israeli soldiers standing near the entrance of her house,…
Suspected cholera cases in Yemen hit 1 million – ICRC

Suspected cholera cases in Yemen hit 1 million – ICRC

The number of suspected cholera cases in Yemen has hit 1 million with more than 80 percent of the population…
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