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Famine on rise in Near East and North Africa: FAO

Famine on rise in Near East and North Africa: FAO

Famine is on the rise in the Near East and North Africa with more than 52 million people undernourished, most…
As Sudan uprising grew, Arab states worked to shape its fate

As Sudan uprising grew, Arab states worked to shape its fate

CAIRO (AP) — As the popular uprising against Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir gained strength earlier this year, Egypt, the United…
Qatar to send money for West Bank, Gaza after Israel truce

Qatar to send money for West Bank, Gaza after Israel truce

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar on Tuesday said it is sending $480 million to Palestinians in the West…
Arab activist says Norway warned him of potential Saudi threat

Arab activist says Norway warned him of potential Saudi threat

OSLO (Reuters) – A prominent Arab pro-democracy campaigner living in political asylum in Norway said he had been temporarily moved…
Anti-Kurdish protests grow in Syria’s Deir al-Zor: residents, locals

Anti-Kurdish protests grow in Syria’s Deir al-Zor: residents, locals

AMMAN (Reuters) – Arab inhabitants of Syria’s Deir al-Zor began a third week of protests against Kurdish rule, the largest…
Iran says its nuclear pact roll-back is legal and reversible – RIA

Iran says its nuclear pact roll-back is legal and reversible – RIA

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told his Russian counterpart on Wednesday that Tehran’s decision to scale…
France wants to keep Iran nuclear deal alive, warns Tehran over negative actions

France wants to keep Iran nuclear deal alive, warns Tehran over negative actions

PARIS (Reuters) – France said on Wednesday it wanted to keep the Iran 2015 nuclear deal alive, but warned Tehran…
On visit, Pompeo sees Iraq guarantees on ‘imminent’ Iran threat

On visit, Pompeo sees Iraq guarantees on ‘imminent’ Iran threat

Iraq has promised to guarantee the safety of US interests from Iran, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday…
Sudan protesters’ sit-in inspires cultural outpouring

Sudan protesters’ sit-in inspires cultural outpouring

KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudanese artist Rashid Drar used to work from home. Now the 44-year-old’s canvas is any empty piece…
Iran scraps ‘some commitments’ to nuclear deal

Iran scraps ‘some commitments’ to nuclear deal

Iran on Wednesday informed signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal that it no longer plans to adhere to certain “voluntary commitments” made in the…
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