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At UN, Pakistani leader says India sponsors anti-Muslim hate

At UN, Pakistani leader says India sponsors anti-Muslim hate

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday assailed India’s Hindu nationalist government and its moves to…
Jordan reopens trade gateway with Syria after month-long COVID closure

Jordan reopens trade gateway with Syria after month-long COVID closure

AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan on Sunday resumed its land border traffic with Syria, following a more than month-long closure, after…
The Latest: Dubai to restrict nightlife amid virus increase

The Latest: Dubai to restrict nightlife amid virus increase

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai has announced new restrictions on nightlife to curb a rising tide of coronavirus infections.…
Food trucks provide rare bright spot in hard-hit West Bank

Food trucks provide rare bright spot in hard-hit West Bank

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The coronavirus crisis has hit West Bank restaurants hard. But one part of the dining…
Saudi Arabia: G-20 gathering of world leaders to be virtual

Saudi Arabia: G-20 gathering of world leaders to be virtual

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia, which is presiding over the Group of 20 countries this year, said…
Top Afghan negotiator in Taliban talks arrives in Pakistan

Top Afghan negotiator in Taliban talks arrives in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghanistan’s top official in negotiations with the Taliban arrived in Pakistan’s capital Monday on a three-day trip…
Former Lebanese FM, president’s son-in-law, has coronavirus

Former Lebanese FM, president’s son-in-law, has coronavirus

BEIRUT (AP) — A former Lebanese foreign minister and son-in-law of President Michel Aoun has tested positive for the coronavirus,…
Israelis mark Yom Kippur under ‘painful’ virus lockdown

Israelis mark Yom Kippur under ‘painful’ virus lockdown

JERUSALEM (AP) — The solemn Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, which annually sees Israeli life grind to a halt, begins…
Morocco faces down COVID spread with tough rules

Morocco faces down COVID spread with tough rules

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — With air and sea borders closed for months and eight cities barring people from entering or…
Syria minister calls Turkey main terrorism sponsor in region

Syria minister calls Turkey main terrorism sponsor in region

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Syria’s foreign minister accused Turkey on Saturday of being “one of the main sponsors of terror”…
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