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Nuclear program: Iran avoids critical resolution with agreement for talks
Middle East
March 5, 2021
Nuclear program: Iran avoids critical resolution with agreement for talks
A standoff between the European signatories to the Iran nuclear deal and Tehran has been eased, at least temporarily, by the Iranian…
US warns of military response to rocket attack on Iraq base
Middle East
March 4, 2021
US warns of military response to rocket attack on Iraq base
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House warned that the US may consider a military response to the rocket attack on…
Egypt tops The Guardian’s list of the world’s most famous ancient buildings you should virtually visit
Culture
March 3, 2021
Egypt tops The Guardian’s list of the world’s most famous ancient buildings you should virtually visit
With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and the subsequent total or partial closures in many countries, our lives have become centered…
US forces: Rockets hit airbase in Iraq hosting US troops
Middle East
March 3, 2021
US forces: Rockets hit airbase in Iraq hosting US troops
BAGHDAD (AP) — At least 10 rockets targeted a military base in western Iraq that hosts US-led coalition troops on…
Syria repels Israeli missiles over Damascus — state media
Middle East
March 2, 2021
Syria repels Israeli missiles over Damascus — state media
Syrian air defenses intercepted an Israeli missile attack over Damascus on Sunday evening, Syrian state media reported. “At 10:16 this…
Europeans push IAEA Iran resolution despite warnings by Russia, Tehran
Middle East
March 1, 2021
Europeans push IAEA Iran resolution despite warnings by Russia, Tehran
VIENNA (Reuters) – Britain, France and Germany are pressing ahead with a US-backed plan for a resolution by the UN…
Iran turns down nuclear talks with US
Middle East
March 1, 2021
Iran turns down nuclear talks with US
Washington on Sunday said it was “disappointed” that Iran had refused an informal meeting with the US and other countries…
Netanyahu accuses Iran of attacking Israeli-owned cargo ship
Middle East
March 1, 2021
Netanyahu accuses Iran of attacking Israeli-owned cargo ship
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday accused Iran of attacking an Israeli-owned ship in the Gulf…
Israeli-owned ship docked in Dubai after mysterious blast
Middle East
February 28, 2021
Israeli-owned ship docked in Dubai after mysterious blast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Israeli-owned cargo ship that suffered a mysterious explosion in the Gulf of Oman…
Israel says initial assessment is Iran behind explosion on Israeli-owned ship
Middle East
February 28, 2021
Israel says initial assessment is Iran behind explosion on Israeli-owned ship
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli defence minister Benny Gantz said on Saturday his “initial assessment” was that Iran was responsible for…