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Turkey’s top Islamic cleric moves center stage, irking secularists

Turkey’s top Islamic cleric moves center stage, irking secularists

ISTANBUL, Sept 22 (Reuters) – When President Tayyip Erdogan opened a new court complex this month, Turkey’s senior cleric sealed…
Saudi wealth fund PIF to issue green debt soon, says governor

Saudi wealth fund PIF to issue green debt soon, says governor

DUBAI, Sept 22 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund plans to announce soon its first green debt deal, with…
Iran wants nuclear talks that lead to lifting of US sanctions, president says

Iran wants nuclear talks that lead to lifting of US sanctions, president says

Sept 21 (Reuters) – Iran wants to resume nuclear talks with world powers that would lead to removal of US…
Ravaged by war, Syrian rebel area struggles with virus surge

Ravaged by war, Syrian rebel area struggles with virus surge

BEIRUT (AP) — Coronavirus cases are surging to the worst levels of the pandemic in a rebel stronghold in Syria…
After Afghans fell from plane, families live with horror

After Afghans fell from plane, families live with horror

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — It’s a scene that has come to symbolize the chaotic end to America’s 20 years of…
Low gas prices were not sustainable, UAE minister says

Low gas prices were not sustainable, UAE minister says

DUBAI, Sept 21 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates’ energy minister said on Tuesday low gas prices were not sustainable…
No ministers’ meeting on Iran nuclear deal at U.N., says EU’s Borrell

No ministers’ meeting on Iran nuclear deal at U.N., says EU’s Borrell

NEW YORK, Sept 20 (Reuters) – Ministers from Britain, China, France, Germany and Russia will not meet with Iran at…
Taliban appoint hardline battlefield commanders to key Afghan posts

Taliban appoint hardline battlefield commanders to key Afghan posts

Sept 21 (Reuters) – Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers announced several senior appointments on Tuesday, naming two veteran battlefield commanders from the…
Ships rescue 190 Europe-bound migrants off Libya

Ships rescue 190 Europe-bound migrants off Libya

ABOARD THE GEO BARENTS (AP) — Two vessels rescued around 190 Europe-bound migrants, including women and children, off the coast…
Lebanon’s Cabinet wins confidence vote after power cut delay

Lebanon’s Cabinet wins confidence vote after power cut delay

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s new Cabinet won a vote of confidence from Parliament on Monday during a session that was…
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