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‘Islamic State’: Weakened, but still dangerous
Middle East

‘Islamic State’: Weakened, but still dangerous

A few years ago, “Islamic State” was a powerful terrorist organization. Today, it has largely gone underground, but it continues…
Worried Morocco bans parties to stem holiday virus spread
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Worried Morocco bans parties to stem holiday virus spread

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco has imposed a curfew, closed restaurants in major cities and banned public and private gatherings…
Self-immolation persists as grim form of protest in Tunisia
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Self-immolation persists as grim form of protest in Tunisia

KASSERINE, Tunisia (AP) — In his old life, Hosni Kalaia remembers strolling the streets of his hometown of Kasserine in…
Moroccan authorities prevent protest against Israel ties in Rabat
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Moroccan authorities prevent protest against Israel ties in Rabat

RABAT (Reuters) – Moroccan authorities on Monday prevented a protest in the capital Rabat against the kingdom’s move to normalize…
After battling virus, Algerian leader suddenly reappears
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After battling virus, Algerian leader suddenly reappears

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Still recovering from COVID-19, Algeria’s president suddenly reappeared Sunday after nearly two months out of the…
UN: 20,000 foreign fighters in Libya are a ‘serious crisis’
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UN: 20,000 foreign fighters in Libya are a ‘serious crisis’

CAIRO (AP) — The top UN official for Libya said Wednesday there are at least 20,000 foreign fighters and mercenaries…
Al-Qaida names new North Africa leader, reports kidnap death
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Al-Qaida names new North Africa leader, reports kidnap death

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Al-Qaida’s North African branch said it has appointed a new leader after confirming the death of…
UN urges civilian protection after Ethiopia’s 72-hour deadline for Tigrayan forces
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UN urges civilian protection after Ethiopia’s 72-hour deadline for Tigrayan forces

NAIROBI (Reuters) – The United Nations urged Ethiopia on Monday to ensure the protection of civilians, a day after Prime…
Ethiopia military: we will use tanks, artillery to capture city of Mekelle
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Ethiopia military: we will use tanks, artillery to capture city of Mekelle

ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – The Ethiopian military plans to use tanks to encircle Mekelle, the capital of northern Tigray region,…
Ethiopia denies talks on conflict after African Union names envoys
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Ethiopia denies talks on conflict after African Union names envoys

NAIROBI/ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Ethiopia denied on Saturday that talks on the growing conflict in its northern Tigray region were…
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