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UN list targets firms linked to Israeli settlements

UN list targets firms linked to Israeli settlements

JERUSALEM (AP) — The U.N. human rights office on Wednesday released a list of more than 100 companies it said…
Italy-Libya deal puts migrants in danger: rights group

Italy-Libya deal puts migrants in danger: rights group

CAIRO (AP) — Human Rights Watch warned on Wednesday that Italy’s renewed support for the Libyan coast guard is putting…
Syria: US troops open fire on locals in northeast, killing 1

Syria: US troops open fire on locals in northeast, killing 1

DAMASCUS (AP) — A Syrian was killed and another was wounded in a rare clash Wednesday between American troops and…
US, Taliban close to ‘reduction in violence’ agreement

US, Taliban close to ‘reduction in violence’ agreement

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban have issued an ultimatum to Washington after weeks of talks with a U.S. peace envoy,…
US to seek more help from NATO to counter Islamic State

US to seek more help from NATO to counter Islamic State

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) — US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday he is looking to NATO allies for more help…
Palestinian chief and ex-Israeli PM show 2 sides can talk

Palestinian chief and ex-Israeli PM show 2 sides can talk

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas sat beside former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Tuesday and said…
Government troops seize highway in northwest Syria as Turkey-Russia talks end inconclusively

Government troops seize highway in northwest Syria as Turkey-Russia talks end inconclusively

BEIRUT/ANKARA (Reuters) — Government forces seized control of a highway in northwest Syria for the first time since 2012 on…
Lebanese Cabinet wins vote of confidence from Parliament

Lebanese Cabinet wins vote of confidence from Parliament

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s new Cabinet won a vote of confidence from Parliament on Tuesday, paving the way for it…
Sudan to hand over al-Bashir for genocide trial: official

Sudan to hand over al-Bashir for genocide trial: official

AIRO (AP) — Sudan’s transitional authorities have agreed to hand over ousted autocrat Omar al-Bashir to the International Criminal Court…
Palestinians rally against Trump plan amid struggle at UN

Palestinians rally against Trump plan amid struggle at UN

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Thousands of Palestinians rallied Tuesday in the West Bank to reject President Donald Trump’s Mideast…
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