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Afghan president, feuding rival reach ‘tentative’ agreement

Afghan president, feuding rival reach ‘tentative’ agreement

A bitter feud between Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah appeared closer to resolution Friday after Abdullah…
Yemen records first coronavirus case in Taiz province as virus spreads

Yemen records first coronavirus case in Taiz province as virus spreads

ADEN (Reuters) – Yemen reported the first case of the novel coronavirus in a third province late on Friday, raising…
Turkish police detain gathered union leaders on May Day

Turkish police detain gathered union leaders on May Day

ISTANBUL (AP) — Police in Istanbul detained at least 15 people Friday, including trade union leaders who tried to stage…
Iran condemns German ban on Hezbollah, warns of consequences

Iran condemns German ban on Hezbollah, warns of consequences

A day after Germany designated Hezbollah a terrorist organization, Iran has “strongly condemned” the move and threatened Germany with consequences.…
Turkey’s contact tracers race to contain coronavirus

Turkey’s contact tracers race to contain coronavirus

ANKARA/ISTANBUL (Reuters) — Two medics in protective suits jumped out of a car in a deserted street in central Ankara…
Afghanistan likely facing coronavirus ‘health disaster’: US watchdog

Afghanistan likely facing coronavirus ‘health disaster’: US watchdog

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Afghanistan, beset by a poor healthcare system, malnutrition, war and other vulnerabilities, likely is facing a “health…
Jordan halts Israeli farmers’ access to border enclave

Jordan halts Israeli farmers’ access to border enclave

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan’s Foreign Ministry said Thursday that Israeli farmers will no longer be allowed to work their…
Lebanon to announce long-awaited economic reform plan

Lebanon to announce long-awaited economic reform plan

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s government on Thursday endorsed a long-awaited economic rescue plan meant to address a spiraling financial crisis…
Israelis protest at court ahead of anti-Netanyahu petitions

Israelis protest at court ahead of anti-Netanyahu petitions

JERUSALEM (AP) — Dozens of protesters rallied outside Israel’s Supreme Court on Thursday against petitions to disqualify Benjamin Netanyahu from…
Libya’s Hifter declares cease-fire in Tripoli fighting

Libya’s Hifter declares cease-fire in Tripoli fighting

CAIRO (AP) — Eastern Libyan forces laying siege to the country’s capital of Tripoli said Wednesday they have agreed on…
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