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Old habits imperil Iraq as doctors warn of second virus wave

Old habits imperil Iraq as doctors warn of second virus wave

BAGHDAD (AP) — In the busy emergency room of Baghdad’s main public hospital, Ali Abbas stood face uncovered, waiting for…
Baby whale found dead on beach south of Israel’s Tel Aviv

Baby whale found dead on beach south of Israel’s Tel Aviv

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli officials have said that a dead whale has washed up on a beach south…
Taliban threat in Afghanistan ‘will significantly rise,’ says German defense minister

Taliban threat in Afghanistan ‘will significantly rise,’ says German defense minister

NATO has made no decision on whether or when to pull out of Afghanistan, the military alliance’s top official said on…
Iran will reverse nuclear actions when US lifts sanctions: foreign minister

Iran will reverse nuclear actions when US lifts sanctions: foreign minister

(Reuters) – Iran will “immediately reverse” actions in respect of its nuclear program when US sanctions are lifted, Foreign Minister…
COVID-19: Israel’s vaccination drive hits stumbling blocks

COVID-19: Israel’s vaccination drive hits stumbling blocks

For over a decade, every Tuesday, the long-time friends met to play Mahjong, a Chinese board game. Throughout 2020, they…
Bomb blast kills university professor in Afghan capital – police

Bomb blast kills university professor in Afghan capital – police

KABUL (Reuters) – A Kabul University professor was killed when a bomb hit his car in Afghanistan’s capital on Thursday,…
Biden makes first call to Israel’s Netanyahu after delay

Biden makes first call to Israel’s Netanyahu after delay

TEL AVIV/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden made a long-awaited first phone call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
UAE: Supporters of Princess Latifa call on Joe Biden to push for her release

UAE: Supporters of Princess Latifa call on Joe Biden to push for her release

Prominent supporters of Princess Latifa called on President Joe Biden Wednesday to pressure the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for her…
Killings surge in Syria camp housing Islamic State families

Killings surge in Syria camp housing Islamic State families

The deaths stacked up: a policeman shot dead with a pistol equipped with a silencer, a local official gunned down,…
UAE dismantles Eritrea base as it pulls back after Yemen war

UAE dismantles Eritrea base as it pulls back after Yemen war

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates is dismantling parts of a military base it runs in…
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