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Israeli court sentences radical Islamic cleric to 28 months

Israeli court sentences radical Islamic cleric to 28 months

JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli court on Monday sentenced a radical Islamic cleric to 28 months in prison for “inciting…
Saudi Arabia to register ‘Arabic Calligraphy’ in UNESCO heritage list

Saudi Arabia to register ‘Arabic Calligraphy’ in UNESCO heritage list

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture hosted a workshop and meeting, from February 2-6, titled “Arts of Arabic Calligraphy: Skills, Knowledge…
War-weary Afghan youth turn to snowboarding for thrills

War-weary Afghan youth turn to snowboarding for thrills

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Aspen! Zermatt! Kabul? While Afghanistan’s capital may seem an unlikely destination for snowboarders, a group of…
Israel blocks Palestinian exports in escalating trade crisis

Israel blocks Palestinian exports in escalating trade crisis

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military blocked Palestinian agricultural exports on Sunday in the latest escalation of a months-long trade…
US will grant vital Iran sanctions waiver: Iraq officials

US will grant vital Iran sanctions waiver: Iraq officials

BAGHDAD (AP) — The United States has signaled to Iraq its willingness to extend sanctions waivers enabling the country to…
Iran again fails to put satellite into orbit amid US worries

Iran again fails to put satellite into orbit amid US worries

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An Iranian rocket failed to put a satellite into orbit on Sunday, state television reported, the…
Israel accused of torturing Palestinians after fatal bombing

Israel accused of torturing Palestinians after fatal bombing

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — One of the men was hospitalized with kidney failure and 11 broken ribs. Another was…
Turkey ready to act after reinforcing Syria’s Idlib: official

Turkey ready to act after reinforcing Syria’s Idlib: official

ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey has sent major reinforcements to Syria’s northwestern Idlib region and “all options are on the table”,…
US warns Israel against ‘unilateral’ West Bank moves

US warns Israel against ‘unilateral’ West Bank moves

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – A US envoy warned Israel on Sunday not to declare sovereignty over West Bank land without Washington’s…
UN medical relief flights continue from Yemen’s capital

UN medical relief flights continue from Yemen’s capital

CAIRO (AP) — Flights transporting Yemeni medical patients from rebel-held areas continued Saturday when a second plane carrying 24 patients…
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