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Western powers say Libya’s interim government still valid

Western powers say Libya’s interim government still valid

BENGHAZI, Libya, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Western powers said on Friday they would continue to recognise Libya’s interim government after…
Iran says war games in Gulf were warning to Israel

Iran says war games in Gulf were warning to Israel

Dec 24 (Reuters) – War games conducted this week by Iran in the Gulf were intended to send a warning…
Explainer: Why Libya’s election has collapsed and what comes next

Explainer: Why Libya’s election has collapsed and what comes next

TUNIS, Dec 22 (Reuters) – Libya said on Wednesday its planned election would not take place but it has not…
Afghan Taliban stop Pakistan army from fencing international border

Afghan Taliban stop Pakistan army from fencing international border

KABUL/PESHAWAR, Pakistan, Dec 22 (Reuters) – Taliban soldiers in Afghanistan disrupted the erecting of a security fence by the Pakistani…
Biden aide says nuclear talks with Iran could be exhausted in ‘weeks’

Biden aide says nuclear talks with Iran could be exhausted in ‘weeks’

JERUSALEM, Dec 22 (Reuters) – The United States and its partners are discussing time frames for nuclear diplomacy with Iran,…
Factbox: Mansions, horses, and blackmail: The Dubai royals’ custody battle

Factbox: Mansions, horses, and blackmail: The Dubai royals’ custody battle

LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) – From buying racehorses on a whim to owning a roomful of jewelry, the London custody…
Lebanon’s top Christian party signals possible end of Hezbollah alliance

Lebanon’s top Christian party signals possible end of Hezbollah alliance

BEIRUT, Dec 23 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s top Christian party has indicated it is considering ending a political alliance with Iran-backed…
Turkey’s lira support plan comes with potential costs -Fitch

Turkey’s lira support plan comes with potential costs -Fitch

LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) – Turkey’s radical new plan to support the lira and discourage dollarisation comes with obvious potential…
Tunisia’s former President Marzouki sentenced to prison in absentia, state media reports

Tunisia’s former President Marzouki sentenced to prison in absentia, state media reports

(CNN)A Tunisian court has found former President Moncef Marzouki guilty of “undermining the external security of the State” and sentenced him in…
Her son disappeared in Libya. Now she’s trying to bring him home

Her son disappeared in Libya. Now she’s trying to bring him home

(CNN)The phone call lasted just three minutes, but it gave Sara Espinoza the first proof in six weeks that her…
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