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Israeli defense minister apologizes for Palestinian’s death

Israeli defense minister apologizes for Palestinian’s death

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s defense minister apologized on Sunday for the Israeli police’s deadly shooting of an unarmed, autistic Palestinian…
Saudi Arabia reopens mosques with strict regulations for worshippers

Saudi Arabia reopens mosques with strict regulations for worshippers

RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s mosques opened their doors to worshippers on Sunday for the first time in more than…
Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem reopens after two months

Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem reopens after two months

Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque compound — the third holiest site in Islam after Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia — reopened…
Iran’s new parliament speaker says talks with US ‘futile’

Iran’s new parliament speaker says talks with US ‘futile’

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said any negotiations with the United States would be “futile” as he delivered his first…
Europeans criticize US move to revoke Iran sanction waivers

Europeans criticize US move to revoke Iran sanction waivers

BERLIN (AP) — The western European parties to the landmark nuclear deal with Iran on Saturday criticized a US decision…
US considers sending ‘training’ unit to Tunisia amid North Africa tensions

US considers sending ‘training’ unit to Tunisia amid North Africa tensions

TUNIS (Reuters) – The United States said it is considering deploying a Security Force Assistance Brigade in Tunisia for training,…
Lebanon extends mandate of UN force along Israel border

Lebanon extends mandate of UN force along Israel border

Beirut (AP) — Lebanon’s government agreed on Friday to extend the mandate of the UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon…
As lockdown eases, Iran’s mosques to resume daily prayers

As lockdown eases, Iran’s mosques to resume daily prayers

DUBAI (Reuters) – Government employees went back to work in Iran on Saturday and President Hassan Rouhani said mosques would…
US warns of Russian bid for Libya stronghold after warplane delivery

US warns of Russian bid for Libya stronghold after warplane delivery

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The US military believes a Russian introduction of warplanes into Libya may not tip the balance in…
Israeli police fatally shoot man in Jerusalem’s Old City – spokesman

Israeli police fatally shoot man in Jerusalem’s Old City – spokesman

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli police officers fatally shot a man they suspected was carrying a weapon in Jerusalem’s Old City…
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