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Honeymoon over? Saudi Arabia-US ties face reset with Biden win

Honeymoon over? Saudi Arabia-US ties face reset with Biden win

RIYADH/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s crown prince enjoyed a near free pass under his personal relationship with US President Donald…
UN says Libyan sides sign countrywide cease-fire deal

UN says Libyan sides sign countrywide cease-fire deal

GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations said Friday that the two sides in Libyan military talks have reached “historic achievement”…
UAE gets Israeli visa exemptions, a first for Arab world

UAE gets Israeli visa exemptions, a first for Arab world

DUBAI/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – United Arab Emirates citizens will be able to stay in Israel for up to 90 days on…
Sudanese officials: Diplomatic deal with Israel is near

Sudanese officials: Diplomatic deal with Israel is near

JERUSALEM (AP) — Sudanese officials confirmed on Thursday that a senior US-Israeli delegation flew to Sudan on a private jet…
Sent from Gitmo to UAE, detainees fear final stop: Yemen

Sent from Gitmo to UAE, detainees fear final stop: Yemen

The Guantanamo detainees were promised they were being sent to a Muslim country for rehabilitation that would help integrate them…
Newsmaker: After year of turmoil, Hariri returns as Lebanese premier

Newsmaker: After year of turmoil, Hariri returns as Lebanese premier

BEIRUT (Reuters) – A year after Lebanon was rocked by huge protests against its entrenched ruling elite, politicians have picked…
In Dubai, oil-rich UAE sees a new wonder: A coal power plant

In Dubai, oil-rich UAE sees a new wonder: A coal power plant

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A new wonder is rising in the southern desert of Dubai against the backdrop…
Sudanese return to streets over dire living conditions

Sudanese return to streets over dire living conditions

CAIRO (AP) — Sudanese protesters took to the streets in the capital and across the country Wednesday over dire living…
Photographer helps laid-off expats bid goodbye to Dubai

Photographer helps laid-off expats bid goodbye to Dubai

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — When the coronavirus pummeled Dubai this spring, the maternity and wedding shoots and all…
US officials link Iran to emails meant to intimidate voters

US officials link Iran to emails meant to intimidate voters

WASHINGTON (AP) — US officials have accused Iran of being behind a flurry of emails sent to Democratic voters in…
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