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Lebanese army clashes with supporters of Hezbollah, Amal in Beirut

Lebanese army clashes with supporters of Hezbollah, Amal in Beirut

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanese troops lobbed tear gas on Tuesday to disperse supporters of Shi’ite groups Hezbollah and Amal who…
Rhythm and smiles as Morocco’s Gnawa artists cheer UNESCO listing

Rhythm and smiles as Morocco’s Gnawa artists cheer UNESCO listing

In a riot of color, acrobatics and drum beats, Morocco’s gnawa artists joyously celebrated the inclusion of their ancient art-form…
Amnesty raises to 304 number of Iranians killed in protests

Amnesty raises to 304 number of Iranians killed in protests

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Amnesty International said Monday that at least 304 people were killed in last month’s…
Qatar FM says early talks with Saudi Arabia have broken stalemate

Qatar FM says early talks with Saudi Arabia have broken stalemate

RIYADH/DOHA (Reuters) — Qatar’s foreign minister said recent talks have broken a protracted stalemate with Saudi Arabia and that Doha would…
After violent weekend, Lebanese talks on new PM postponed

After violent weekend, Lebanese talks on new PM postponed

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s president on Monday postponed talks on naming a new prime minister after security forces repeatedly used…
Netanyahu’s Likud challenger surging ahead of primary launch

Netanyahu’s Likud challenger surging ahead of primary launch

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s challenger for the post of ruling Likud party leader is picking up…
Horse-trading Iran hawks seize on Pompeo’s Senate interest

Horse-trading Iran hawks seize on Pompeo’s Senate interest

WASHINGTON (AP) — In recent days, Iran hawks in Congress leveraged Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s interest in a Senate run to…
Iran says it’s defused 2nd cyberattack in less than a week

Iran says it’s defused 2nd cyberattack in less than a week

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s telecommunications minister announced on Sunday that the country has defused a second cyberattack in less…
A tattoo at a time, Afghan woman takes on society’s taboos

A tattoo at a time, Afghan woman takes on society’s taboos

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A female tattoo artist, a rarity in Afghanistan, is taking a big risk with every customer…
Clashes rock Beirut as security forces fire tear gas at protest

Clashes rock Beirut as security forces fire tear gas at protest

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Tear gas engulfed central Beirut as security forces chased protesters near Lebanon’s parliament on Sunday in a…
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