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72 Palestinians killed since October 1: Health Ministry

72 Palestinians killed since October 1: Health Ministry

A Palestinian was killed by Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, bringing the total number of Palestinians…
Al-Qaeda chief urges militant unity against Russia in Syria

Al-Qaeda chief urges militant unity against Russia in Syria

Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri called on Muslim supporters to band together to confront the threat from the West and Russia…
Turkey returns to single-party rule in boost for Erdogan

Turkey returns to single-party rule in boost for Erdogan

Turkey's Islamist-rooted AK Party swept to an unexpected victory in elections on Sunday, returning the country to single-party rule in…
UN peace envoy in Damascus to brief government on Vienna talks

UN peace envoy in Damascus to brief government on Vienna talks

UN peace envoy Staffan de Mistura met with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem on Sunday in Damascus to discuss ongoing…
Egyptian run over by car, 3 others injured in fight with locals in Kuwait

Egyptian run over by car, 3 others injured in fight with locals in Kuwait

An Egyptian citizen was killed and three others were wounded in a fight the Kuwaiti media described as “bloody” on…
Thousands protest utility prices in Morocco’s Tangier

Thousands protest utility prices in Morocco’s Tangier

Thousands took to the streets in Morocco's northern city of Tangier late on Saturday to protest over high prices for…
Israel economy minister resigns to allow major gas deal: PM

Israel economy minister resigns to allow major gas deal: PM

Israel's economy minister resigned on Sunday, opening the way for the government to greenlight a multibillion dollar gas deal with…
Islamic State takes over Syrian town in Homs province: monitor

Islamic State takes over Syrian town in Homs province: monitor

Islamic State fighters took control of the Syrian town of Maheen in the southwest of Homs province on Sunday after…
Turkey death toll from bootleg booze rises to 18

Turkey death toll from bootleg booze rises to 18

The death toll in Turkey from drinking bootleg liquor has risen to 18 after six more people died in the…
Islamist al Shabaab attack Somali hotel, kill at least 10

Islamist al Shabaab attack Somali hotel, kill at least 10

Two bombs ripped into a hotel in the center of the Somali capital on Sunday and security forces fought Islamist…
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