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Turkish protesters march in support of Uighurs after Ozil comments

Turkish protesters march in support of Uighurs after Ozil comments

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Thousands of protesters marched in support of China’s Uighurs in Istanbul on Friday and voiced solidarity with…
ICC to probe ‘war crimes’ in Palestinian territories

ICC to probe ‘war crimes’ in Palestinian territories

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor said Friday she wanted to open a full investigation into alleged war crimes in…
In rare move, US and Iranian envoys talk after UN meeting on nuclear deal

In rare move, US and Iranian envoys talk after UN meeting on nuclear deal

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The US Ambassador to the United Nations made a rare compassionate public gesture toward her Iranian…
Rouhani concludes Japan visit, seeks support for Iran economy

Rouhani concludes Japan visit, seeks support for Iran economy

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani wrapped up his two-day visit to Japan on Saturday as Tehran, under US sanctions pressure, sought…
Thousands flee bombardment in northwest Syria, head to Turkish border

Thousands flee bombardment in northwest Syria, head to Turkish border

BEIRUT (Reuters) — Thousands of people have fled to the Turkish border from the last big opposition stronghold in northwestern…
Europeans to toughen up Iran stance but shy away from sanctions: diplomats

Europeans to toughen up Iran stance but shy away from sanctions: diplomats

PARIS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) — European parties to the Iran nuclear deal are likely to trigger a dispute resolution process in January…
Iran’s Rouhani in Japan to meet PM amid nuke impasse

Iran’s Rouhani in Japan to meet PM amid nuke impasse

TOKYO (AP) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is visiting Tokyo to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday…
Libyan force attacking Tripoli gives militias 3-day deadline

Libyan force attacking Tripoli gives militias 3-day deadline

CAIRO (AP) — A Libyan force fighting to capture the country’s capital from the U.N.-supported government based in Tripoli on…
Iraq protests take toll on economy, vulnerable suffer most

Iraq protests take toll on economy, vulnerable suffer most

BAGHDAD (AP) — With wisps of smoke still rising from the remnants of another night of violence, the workers came…
Hezbollah-backed professor to form new government in Lebanon

Hezbollah-backed professor to form new government in Lebanon

BEIRUT (AP) — A former education minister backed by the militant Hezbollah group and its allies was selected on Thursday…
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