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Saudi Arabia to host world’s richest horse race

Saudi Arabia to host world’s richest horse race

Saudi Arabia this week hosts the world’s richest horse race, with $20 million in cash prizes on offer in the…
Donors, aid groups planning to suspend Yemen aid to Huthi areas: U.S. official

Donors, aid groups planning to suspend Yemen aid to Huthi areas: U.S. official

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Donors and aid groups are planning to suspend humanitarian aid to areas of Yemen controlled by the…
Iranian clerics keep shrines open, even as virus spreads

Iranian clerics keep shrines open, even as virus spreads

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Shia shrines that attract tens of millions of visitors annually have come under focus…
Israel’s Netanyahu seeks settlers’ votes with annexation pledge

Israel’s Netanyahu seeks settlers’ votes with annexation pledge

HAR HEMED, West Bank (Reuters) — An election in Israel next week could bring many settlers in the occupied West…
Iran official running anti-coronavirus task force has virus

Iran official running anti-coronavirus task force has virus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The head of Iran’s counter-coronavirus task force has tested positive for the virus himself,…
Iraq reports four cases of coronavirus amid fear of Iran epidemic spillover

Iraq reports four cases of coronavirus amid fear of Iran epidemic spillover

BAGHDAD (Reuters) — An Iraqi family of four who returned from a visit to Iran tested positive for the coronavirus,…
Losses from Libya’s oil shutdown surpass $2 billion

Losses from Libya’s oil shutdown surpass $2 billion

CAIRO (AP) — Financial losses over a protracted blockade of Libya’s vital oil fields and ports have rapidly swelled, surpassing…
Syrian troops press ahead with campaign as strike kills 3

Syrian troops press ahead with campaign as strike kills 3

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — An airstrike on a rebel-held northwestern Syrian city struck a school Tuesday, killing three people, Syrian…
UN reiterates support for 2-state Israel-Palestine solution

UN reiterates support for 2-state Israel-Palestine solution

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council on Monday reiterated its support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian…
To preserve Shia power in Iraq, Iran-backed groups turn to renegade cleric

To preserve Shia power in Iraq, Iran-backed groups turn to renegade cleric

BAGHDAD (Reuters) — When the grip of Iraq’s Tehran-backed Shia Muslim parties and militias threatened to slip following the killing…
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