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United Arab Emirates names 2 new astronauts, including woman

United Arab Emirates names 2 new astronauts, including woman

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates named the next two astronauts in its space program Saturday,…
‘How can we not be tense?’ Turkey’s coronavirus infections soar

‘How can we not be tense?’ Turkey’s coronavirus infections soar

ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) – The red letters scrolling across the front of Fikret Oluk’s bus say: “Stay Home Turkey”. But the…
Positive atmosphere, little progress in Iran nuclear talks

Positive atmosphere, little progress in Iran nuclear talks

BERLIN (AP) — Nascent talks aimed at bringing the United States back into the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran broke…
Analysis: Saudi $7 trillion investment goal puts spotlight on oil prices

Analysis: Saudi $7 trillion investment goal puts spotlight on oil prices

DUBAI (Reuters) – In order to wean Saudi Arabia off its dependency on crude the kingdom needs higher oil prices.…
Iran frees South Korean ship it held amid dispute over funds

Iran frees South Korean ship it held amid dispute over funds

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A South Korean oil tanker held for months by Iran amid a dispute over…
Iraq blames public for new virus record, urges vaccinations

Iraq blames public for new virus record, urges vaccinations

Iraq’s Health Ministry has warned of “dire consequences” ahead because citizens are not heeding coronavirus prevention measures, after the country…
Iran, 5 powers take stock of drive to revive nuclear deal

Iran, 5 powers take stock of drive to revive nuclear deal

VIENNA (AP) — Iran and the five world powers that remain in a foundering 2015 nuclear deal plan to hold…
Loud debates, fun banter: Mideast finds outlet in Clubhouse

Loud debates, fun banter: Mideast finds outlet in Clubhouse

BEIRUT (AP) — They are boisterous, argumentative and at times downright hilarious. Hundreds of thousands of people in the Arab…
Analysis: Attack on Iran ship off Yemen escalates shadow war

Analysis: Attack on Iran ship off Yemen escalates shadow war

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An attack this week on an Iranian cargo ship that is said to serve…
Inside secret Syria talks aimed at freeing American hostages

Inside secret Syria talks aimed at freeing American hostages

Last summer, two US officials ventured into hostile territory for a secret high-stakes meeting with American adversaries. The Syrian government…
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