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Moscow to host Afghanistan talks on Oct. 20

Moscow to host Afghanistan talks on Oct. 20

MOSCOW, Oct 7 (Reuters) – Moscow plans to host international talks on Afghanistan on Oct. 20, President Vladimir Putin’s special…
Red Crescent says bodies of 17 people washed ashore in Libya

Red Crescent says bodies of 17 people washed ashore in Libya

ABOARD GEO BARENTS (AP) — At least 17 bodies, likely of Europe-bound migrants, have washed ashore in western Libya, the…
The legal battle between Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed and his ex-wife, Princess Haya

The legal battle between Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed and his ex-wife, Princess Haya

Oct 6 (Reuters) – London’s High Court has ruled that Dubai’s leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum ordered the hacking…
In brazen attack by settlers, Palestinians see larger threat

In brazen attack by settlers, Palestinians see larger threat

Al-MUFAGARA, West Bank (AP) — Dozens of Jewish settlers swept down from the dusty hills, hurling rocks at a small…
Stranded at Tajik sanatorium, pregnant Afghan pilot fears for unborn baby

Stranded at Tajik sanatorium, pregnant Afghan pilot fears for unborn baby

WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) – She didn’t forget the prenatal vitamins – that was one of the few things this…
Hundreds throng passport office in Afghan capital

Hundreds throng passport office in Afghan capital

KABUL, Oct 6 (Reuters) – Hundreds of Afghans flocked to the passport office in Kabul on Wednesday, just a day…
As Lebanese got poorer, politicians stowed wealth abroad

As Lebanese got poorer, politicians stowed wealth abroad

BEIRUT (AP) — A trove of leaked documents confirmed that for years, Lebanon’s politicians and bankers have stowed wealth in…
UN envoy visits Yemen for talks with PM, separatists

UN envoy visits Yemen for talks with PM, separatists

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — The U.N. special envoy for Yemen met Tuesday with the prime minister of the country’s internationally…
Iraq’s militias seek to consolidate political power in vote

Iraq’s militias seek to consolidate political power in vote

BAGHDAD (AP) — Among the candidates running in Iraq’s general elections this week is a leader in one of the…
Death toll in Cyclone Shaheen now 13 as storm churns in Oman

Death toll in Cyclone Shaheen now 13 as storm churns in Oman

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death toll from Cyclone Shaheen rose to 13 on Monday while other fishermen…
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