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US vows to isolate Taliban if they take power by force

US vows to isolate Taliban if they take power by force

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A US peace envoy brought a warning to the Taliban on Tuesday that any government that…
More than 200 arrested in latest Saudi anti-corruption purge

More than 200 arrested in latest Saudi anti-corruption purge

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia announced the arrest of 207 employees across about a dozen government ministries…
Iranian stands trial in Sweden for 1980s war crimes, murder

Iranian stands trial in Sweden for 1980s war crimes, murder

STOCKHOLM (AP) — The trial of an Iranian citizen accused of committing grave war crimes and murder during the final…
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad halves half-year loss to $400 mn

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad halves half-year loss to $400 mn

DUBAI, Aug 10 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways on Tuesday said its core operating losses halved in the first…
In Dubai, Filipina pulls no punches in jokes on Mideast life

In Dubai, Filipina pulls no punches in jokes on Mideast life

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Peering out into the darkened audience of a Dubai bar, comedian Imah Dumagay leaned…
Despite calm, Israeli town copes with scars of rocket fire

Despite calm, Israeli town copes with scars of rocket fire

SDEROT, Israel (AP) — Just three months after the latest war between Israel and Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip,…
Blinken speaks to Saudi minister, repeats US call for rights progress

Blinken speaks to Saudi minister, repeats US call for rights progress

WASHINGTON, Aug 9 (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al…
Tunisia bans 12 officials from traveling on suspicion of corruption in phosphate

Tunisia bans 12 officials from traveling on suspicion of corruption in phosphate

TUNIS, Aug 9 (Reuters) – A Tunisian judge on Monday banned 12 officials, including a former minister and lawmaker, from…
Iran says one person dying of COVID-19 every two minutes

Iran says one person dying of COVID-19 every two minutes

DUBAI, Aug 9 (Reuters) – One person is now dying from COVID-19 every two minutes in Iran, state TV said…
Drone footage shows devastation after wildfires ravage Turkey’s pine forests

Drone footage shows devastation after wildfires ravage Turkey’s pine forests

ICMELER, Turkey, Aug 9 (Reuters) – Until devastated by wildfires, hills near the Turkish sea resort of Marmaris were decked…
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