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US ‘deeply concerned’ about violence on Syria’s northern border

US ‘deeply concerned’ about violence on Syria’s northern border

Washington is “deeply concerned” about a recent flare-up of violence along Syria’s northern border. In a press release published on…
Iran’s Arab foes are mending ties with Tehran amid uncertainty over nuclear talks

Iran’s Arab foes are mending ties with Tehran amid uncertainty over nuclear talks

Abu Dhabi and London (CNN) – A lot has happened since Gulf Arab states downgraded ties with Iran in January…
Saudi activist sentenced to 34 years in prison for Twitter activity

Saudi activist sentenced to 34 years in prison for Twitter activity

(CNN) – Saudi women’s rights campaigner Salma al-Shehab was sentenced to 34 years in prison on Monday for her activity…
Outrage over Palestinian leader’s ’50 Holocausts’ remark

Outrage over Palestinian leader’s ’50 Holocausts’ remark

Berlin and Jerusalem (CNN) – Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas struck a deep nerve on Tuesday when he said Israel…
Why the Middle East may be too hot to live in by the end of the century

Why the Middle East may be too hot to live in by the end of the century

Abu Dhabi, UAE (CNN) – London got so warm this summer that newspapers splashed with headlines saying temperatures in the…
Kabul mosque explosion kills 21, injures dozens, police say

Kabul mosque explosion kills 21, injures dozens, police say

(CNN) – An explosion that erupted inside a mosque during evening prayers in Afghanistan’s capital on Wednesday killed 21 people…
Featherweight boxer Ramla Ali looks to break barriers in Saudi Arabia’s first ever female fight

Featherweight boxer Ramla Ali looks to break barriers in Saudi Arabia’s first ever female fight

(CNN) – After fleeing war in Somalia as a child, featherweight boxer Ramla Ali has had to fight for everything…
Plane fails to descend as pilots “fall asleep” during flight

Plane fails to descend as pilots “fall asleep” during flight

(CNN) — Two pilots are believed to have fallen asleep and missed their landing during a flight from Sudan to Ethiopia…
Lakes are drying up everywhere. Israel will pump water from the Med as a solution

Lakes are drying up everywhere. Israel will pump water from the Med as a solution

Sea of Galilee, Israel (CNN)Despite its name, the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel is actually a freshwater lake, and it’s…
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