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EU warns incoming Israeli gov’t against West Bank annexation

EU warns incoming Israeli gov’t against West Bank annexation

JERUSALEM (AP) — The European Union on Thursday issued a warning against the incoming Israeli government’s intention to annex parts…
Lebanon’s currency on downward spiral amid financial turmoil

Lebanon’s currency on downward spiral amid financial turmoil

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s currency continued its downward spiral against the dollar on Thursday, reaching a new low amid financial…
Iran, like wider Middle East, relies on deliveries amid pandemic

Iran, like wider Middle East, relies on deliveries amid pandemic

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — For some US$15 a day, deliverymen don masks and gloves in Iran’s capital to zip across…
Too poor to buy, too scared to meet: Palestinians face joyless Ramadan

Too poor to buy, too scared to meet: Palestinians face joyless Ramadan

GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) — The electric lanterns and ornate decorations of Ramadan would normally be hanging in the streets of Gaza,…
Germany: Syrian ex-secret police go on trial for war crimes

Germany: Syrian ex-secret police go on trial for war crimes

BERLIN (AP) — Two former members of Syria’s secret police appeared in court in Germany on Thursday accused of crimes…
How the coronavirus has altered Iranians’ view of faith

How the coronavirus has altered Iranians’ view of faith

The Iranian government’s handling of the COVID-19 health crisis is contradictory, as the statements of the mullahs are fueled by…
Turkey marks its 100th year of parliament amid coronavirus

Turkey marks its 100th year of parliament amid coronavirus

ISTANBUL (AP) — A Turkish Airlines plane has flown over the country drawing the Turkish flag in its flight path…
Morocco’s LGBT community faces death threats after online outing

Morocco’s LGBT community faces death threats after online outing

Moroccan women have been urged to pose as men on gay dating apps to expose family members and their sexual…
Virus traps, sickens foreign laborers in Gulf Arab states

Virus traps, sickens foreign laborers in Gulf Arab states

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Long a lifeline for families back home, migrant workers in oil-rich Gulf Arab states…
Libya’s GNA focused on Tripoli battle: interior minister

Libya’s GNA focused on Tripoli battle: interior minister

TUNIS (Reuters) — Libya’s internationally recognized government is focused on trying to push its enemies out of artillery range of…
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