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World reacts to US report on Khashoggi killing

World reacts to US report on Khashoggi killing

(Reuters) – The world reacted to the release on Friday of a US intelligence assessment that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed…
Iran says US air strikes in Syria encourage terrorism in the region

Iran says US air strikes in Syria encourage terrorism in the region

Reuters) – Friday’s US air strikes against Iran-backed militias in eastern Syria encourage terrorism in the region, Iran’s top security…
Biden: Strikes in Syria sent warning to Iran to ‘be careful’

Biden: Strikes in Syria sent warning to Iran to ‘be careful’

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Friday that Iran should view his decision to authorize US airstrikes in Syria…
US implicates Saudi crown prince in Khashoggi’s killing

US implicates Saudi crown prince in Khashoggi’s killing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s crown prince likely approved the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate…
Qatar to pour $60 million into new Israel-Gaza gas pipeline

Qatar to pour $60 million into new Israel-Gaza gas pipeline

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar pledged $60 million on Thursday to help construct a natural gas pipeline running…
Officials: Heavy fighting kills 27 people in central Yemen

Officials: Heavy fighting kills 27 people in central Yemen

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Heavy fighting between rebels and government forces in Yemen’s oil-rich Marib has killed at least 27…
2 US Navy warships in Mideast affected by coronavirus

2 US Navy warships in Mideast affected by coronavirus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two US Navy warships operating in the Mideast have been affected by the coronavirus,…
Israel freezes program to send vaccines abroad, defense minister says

Israel freezes program to send vaccines abroad, defense minister says

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel has frozen its program to send COVID-19 vaccines abroad to buy international goodwill, Defense Minister Benny…
Morocco set to legalize cannabis production for medical use

Morocco set to legalize cannabis production for medical use

RABAT (Reuters) – Morocco plans to allow the farming, export and domestic sale of cannabis for medical and industrial use,…
Bahrain becomes 1st nation to grant J&J shot emergency use

Bahrain becomes 1st nation to grant J&J shot emergency use

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain became the first nation to authorize Johnson & Johnson’s new single-dose coronavirus vaccine…
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