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Iran executes journalist who encouraged 2017 protests

Iran executes journalist who encouraged 2017 protests

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Saturday executed a once-exiled journalist over his online work that helped inspire nationwide economic…
Islamic State claims killing of female TV presenter in Afghanistan

Islamic State claims killing of female TV presenter in Afghanistan

JALALABAD, Afghanistan/KABUL (Reuters) – Islamic State claimed responsibility for the shooting death of a female TV presenter and women’s rights…
Hezbollah member sentenced to life in Hariri assassination

Hezbollah member sentenced to life in Hariri assassination

LEIDSCHENDAM, Netherlands (AP) — A UN-backed tribunal sentenced a member of the Hezbollah militant group to life imprisonment Friday for…
Exclusive: US set to sanction Turkey over Russian defense system – sources

Exclusive: US set to sanction Turkey over Russian defense system – sources

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is poised to impose sanctions on Turkey over its acquisition last year of Russian…
US B-52H bombers fly to Middle East in mission to deter Iran

US B-52H bombers fly to Middle East in mission to deter Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a new show of military might, two American bomber aircraft flew from the United States to…
Israel, Morocco to normalize ties; US shifts W Sahara policy

Israel, Morocco to normalize ties; US shifts W Sahara policy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Israel and Morocco have agreed to normalize relations as President Donald Trump, in his final weeks in…
Bahrain plans free shots, Saudi Arabia approves Pfizer jab

Bahrain plans free shots, Saudi Arabia approves Pfizer jab

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain has announced plans to give the public free coronavirus vaccines, as Saudi Arabia…
Turkey refutes report it ruled out Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine, says could use if meets criteria

Turkey refutes report it ruled out Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine, says could use if meets criteria

ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey is ready to procure Russia’s coronavirus vaccine if it meets Ankara’s criteria, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca…
Iran, Afghanistan open first rail link with eye on trade

Iran, Afghanistan open first rail link with eye on trade

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The leaders of Iran and Afghanistan on Thursday inaugurated the first railway link between the two…
Israel’s Netanyahu: Vaccination campaign to begin December 27

Israel’s Netanyahu: Vaccination campaign to begin December 27

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Wednesday that Israel will begin vaccinating the public…
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