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Media: World’s oldest man, a Holocaust survivor, dies at 113

Media: World’s oldest man, a Holocaust survivor, dies at 113

Israeli media are reporting that the world’s oldest man, who lived through both world wars and survived the Holocaust, has…
Four UAE soldiers die after helicopter crash in Yemen: agency

Four UAE soldiers die after helicopter crash in Yemen: agency

The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday that four of its soldiers died after their helicopter crashed during a routine…
Qatar crisis redraws red lines and frays age-old Gulf ties

Qatar crisis redraws red lines and frays age-old Gulf ties

It’s early morning at a fishing port in Dubai. A group of mostly retired fishermen are playing cards, eating dates…
Palestinian leader curbs social media expression

Palestinian leader curbs social media expression

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has clamped down on social media and news websites — the main outlets for debate and…
Iraq announces mandatory official holiday due to heat wave

Iraq announces mandatory official holiday due to heat wave

The Iraqi government has announced a mandatory official holiday due to a heat wave. Wednesday’s late night statement calling for…
Turkey orders detention of 35 people, including journalists, in latest crackdown

Turkey orders detention of 35 people, including journalists, in latest crackdown

Turkish authorities issued detention warrants for 35 people Thursday — including nine journalists — on suspicion of links to last…
Israeli think tank files libel suit against Netanyahu’s son

Israeli think tank files libel suit against Netanyahu’s son

A liberal Israeli think tank has filed a lawsuit against the son of the prime minister for a Facebook post…
Qatar scraps visit visa requirements for 80 nationalities

Qatar scraps visit visa requirements for 80 nationalities

Qatar is scrapping visa requirements for visitors from 80 countries as it weathers a boycott by four Arab states and…
Deposed Pakistani PM begins 2 days of rallies

Deposed Pakistani PM begins 2 days of rallies

Pakistan’s deposed prime minister Nawaz Sharif began two days of rallies Wednesday aimed at demonstrating his political strength, making stops…
Iran’s leader names 2 women vice presidents; none in Cabinet

Iran’s leader names 2 women vice presidents; none in Cabinet

Iran’s president has named two women as vice presidents after proposing a Cabinet that included no women among his ministerial…
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