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US denies Iran claims of prisoner deal; UK plays it down

US denies Iran claims of prisoner deal; UK plays it down

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Iran are in active talks over the release of prisoners, a person familiar…
US general: Afghan forces could face ‘bad possible outcomes’

US general: Afghan forces could face ‘bad possible outcomes’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Afghan government forces face an uncertain future and, in a worst-case scenario, some “bad possible outcomes” against…
At Tehran garage, Iranian woman polishes cars and her dreams

At Tehran garage, Iranian woman polishes cars and her dreams

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — It’s a men’s-only club in the tangle of auto repair shops on the traffic-clogged streets of…
Roaring tanker fire kills 7, injures 14 in Afghan capital

Roaring tanker fire kills 7, injures 14 in Afghan capital

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A searing blaze that roared through dozens of fuel tankers on the northern edge of the…
Budget carrier flydubai posts $194M loss due to pandemic

Budget carrier flydubai posts $194M loss due to pandemic

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai’s budget carrier flydubai reported Sunday a loss of $194 million in 2020 as…
Iranian foreign minister apologizes for leaked comments

Iranian foreign minister apologizes for leaked comments

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister apologized Sunday for recorded comments that were leaked to the public last week,…
US commander warns against attacks on troops in Afghanistan as deadline passes

US commander warns against attacks on troops in Afghanistan as deadline passes

The commander of foreign forces in Afghanistan warned on Saturday it would be a mistake for insurgents to attack foreign…
Progress noted at diplomats’ talks on Iran nuclear deal

Progress noted at diplomats’ talks on Iran nuclear deal

VIENNA (AP) — High-ranking diplomats from China, Germany, France, Russia and Britain made progress at talks Saturday focused on bringing…
10 boys and teens among the dead in Israel festival stampede

10 boys and teens among the dead in Israel festival stampede

JERUSALEM (AP) — At least 10 children and teens younger than 18 were among 45 ultra-Orthodox Jews killed in a…
Vaccine campaign begins amid virus surge in rebel-held Syria

Vaccine campaign begins amid virus surge in rebel-held Syria

IDLIB, Syria (AP) — A COVID-19 vaccine campaign kicked off in Syria’s last rebel-held enclave on Saturday, with a 45-year-old…
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