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Trump says Sudan to be removed from terrorism list

Trump says Sudan to be removed from terrorism list

CAIRO (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday said Sudan will be removed from the US list of state sponsors…
Qatar Airways expects to keep A380s parked for years

Qatar Airways expects to keep A380s parked for years

DUBAI (Reuters) – Qatar Airways does not expect to use its Airbus A380s for at least the next two years, its…
Under attack and losing hope, Iraqi activists flee abroad

Under attack and losing hope, Iraqi activists flee abroad

AMARA, Iraq (Reuters) – Hasanain Alminshid had received death threats for his human rights activism for years, but ignored most…
UN hosts Libyan military leaders in hopes of end to conflict

UN hosts Libyan military leaders in hopes of end to conflict

GENEVA (AP) — Military leaders from Libya’s warring sides are meeting in Geneva in hopes of a UN-brokered breakthrough that…
IMF: Nearly all Mideast economies hit by pandemic recession

IMF: Nearly all Mideast economies hit by pandemic recession

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has pushed nearly all Mideast nations into the throes of an…
First commercial passenger flight from UAE lands in Israel

First commercial passenger flight from UAE lands in Israel

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The first commercial passenger flight to Israel by a carrier from the United Arab Emirates…
White House official went to Syria seeking Americans’ release

White House official went to Syria seeking Americans’ release

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A White House official traveled to Damascus earlier this year for secret meetings with the Syrian government…
Trump envoy hopes Israeli-Arab peace deals will continue whatever the US election result

Trump envoy hopes Israeli-Arab peace deals will continue whatever the US election result

MANAMA (Reuters) – Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy said on Sunday the US President’s push for an Israeli-Arab rapprochement was…
UK festival curator accuses UAE minister of sex assault

UK festival curator accuses UAE minister of sex assault

LONDON (AP) — The chair of Britain’s Hay literary festival said Sunday the event will not return to Abu Dhabi…
Israel sends treaty delegation to Bahrain with Trump aides

Israel sends treaty delegation to Bahrain with Trump aides

MANAMA (Reuters) – An Israeli delegation accompanied by the US treasury secretary arrived in Bahrain on Sunday to formalise nascent…
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