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Iran summons EU envoys for protesting reporter’s hanging

Iran summons EU envoys for protesting reporter’s hanging

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Sunday summoned the German envoy to Tehran after the European Union condemned the execution…
Bahrain approves Chinese COVID-19 vaccine for use

Bahrain approves Chinese COVID-19 vaccine for use

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain said Sunday it approved the use of a Chinese coronavirus vaccine, following its…
Israelis maintain anti-Netanyahu protests in wintry weather

Israelis maintain anti-Netanyahu protests in wintry weather

JERUSALEM (AP) — A few thousand Israelis protested on Saturday against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding that he resign in…
Algeria decries neighbor Morocco’s normalized Israel ties

Algeria decries neighbor Morocco’s normalized Israel ties

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria’s prime minister lashed out Saturday at the decision by neighboring Morocco to normalize relations with…
Years after ISIS, Iraqis forced out of camps into uncertain future

Years after ISIS, Iraqis forced out of camps into uncertain future

BALAD, Iraq (Reuters) – Last month, Iraqi authorities gave families displaced by the war against Islamic State just 48 hours…
Chemical weapons watchdog criticizes Syria over 19 issues

Chemical weapons watchdog criticizes Syria over 19 issues

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The global chemical weapons watchdog criticized Syria for failing to declare a chemical weapons production facility…
Israelis welcome UAE ownership of controversial soccer club

Israelis welcome UAE ownership of controversial soccer club

JERUSALEM (AP) — Fans of an Israeli soccer club long associated with anti-Arab racism gathered on Friday in a show…
As Israel and Moroccan Jews celebrate new ties, others are critical

As Israel and Moroccan Jews celebrate new ties, others are critical

RABAT/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel and Moroccan Jews on Friday celebrated an agreement to normalize relations between the two countries, but…
Iran executes journalist who encouraged 2017 protests

Iran executes journalist who encouraged 2017 protests

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Saturday executed a once-exiled journalist over his online work that helped inspire nationwide economic…
Islamic State claims killing of female TV presenter in Afghanistan

Islamic State claims killing of female TV presenter in Afghanistan

JALALABAD, Afghanistan/KABUL (Reuters) – Islamic State claimed responsibility for the shooting death of a female TV presenter and women’s rights…
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