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EU opens week-long conference on Syria and surrounding region

EU opens week-long conference on Syria and surrounding region

The European Union on Monday announced the start of the fourth Brussels Conference, “Supporting the future of Syria and the…
Turkey allows top lawyers to march, ending standoff

Turkey allows top lawyers to march, ending standoff

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish authorities on Tuesday allowed a group of top lawyers to continue a symbolic march into…
Syrian FM says US sanctions seek to ‘starve the people’

Syrian FM says US sanctions seek to ‘starve the people’

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s foreign minister accused the United States on Tuesday of allegedly “seeking to starve the people”…
US officials to meet this week on Israel annexation plan

US officials to meet this week on Israel annexation plan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — US officials will gather this week to discuss whether to give Israel a green light for its…
Iran’s currency reaches lowest value ever against the dollar

Iran’s currency reaches lowest value ever against the dollar

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s currency on Monday dropped to its lowest value ever against the dollar and officials warned…
Lebanon’s crisis, pandemic hit American University in Beirut

Lebanon’s crisis, pandemic hit American University in Beirut

BEIRUT (AP) — One of the Arab world’s oldest and most prestigious universities, which endured civil war, kidnappings and various…
Muslims to wait a year for hajj as virus prompts Saudi curbs

Muslims to wait a year for hajj as virus prompts Saudi curbs

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Muslims around the world hoping for a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Mecca to perform the…
Palestinian painter channels her fears of Israeli annexation

Palestinian painter channels her fears of Israeli annexation

JORDAN VALLEY, West Bank (Reuters) — Amid the barren hills of the Jordan Valley, Palestinian artist Khadeeja Bisharat paints scenes…
Black Arab women tackle racist beauty ideals and stereotypes

Black Arab women tackle racist beauty ideals and stereotypes

AMMAN (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — Black Arab women are drawing inspiration from global anti-racism protests to fight back against long-standing…
As Lebanon sinks into crisis, fear of crime grows

As Lebanon sinks into crisis, fear of crime grows

BEIRUT (Reuters) — Vincent al-Boustani’s local council, in a small town north of Lebanon’s capital, runs a tight ship: staff…
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