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UAE names 2 astronauts to go to International Space Station

UAE names 2 astronauts to go to International Space Station

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The ruler of Dubai has announced the names of two astronauts from the United…
Duterte in Israel for first visit by a Philippines president

Duterte in Israel for first visit by a Philippines president

(AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has been accused of condoning human rights abuses in his deadly drug crackdown…
Saudi Arabia plans to dig canal turning Qatar into an island

Saudi Arabia plans to dig canal turning Qatar into an island

A senior adviser to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman appeared to confirm that the kingdom is considering digging a…
Israel signals it could attack Iranian weaponry in Iraq

Israel signals it could attack Iranian weaponry in Iraq

(Reuters) – Israel signaled on Monday that it could attack suspected Iranian military assets in Iraq, as it has done…
Turkey’s Albayrak says central bank independent, sees no crisis in banking sector

Turkey’s Albayrak says central bank independent, sees no crisis in banking sector

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s central bank is independent of government and will take all necessary steps to combat inflation, Finance…
Iran FM to meet with Assad as Syria showdown looms

Iran FM to meet with Assad as Syria showdown looms

BEIRUT (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister held talks with officials in Syria on Monday as Syrian forces and their allies…
Abu Dhabi delays exhibition of da Vinci’s ‘Salvator Mundi’

Abu Dhabi delays exhibition of da Vinci’s ‘Salvator Mundi’

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The unveiling of Leonardo da Vinci’s painting “Salvator Mundi” at the Louvre Abu Dhabi…
Lana Del Rey nixes Israel concert after Palestinian pressure

Lana Del Rey nixes Israel concert after Palestinian pressure

JERUSALEM (AP) — Singer Lana Del Rey has canceled her planned performance at an Israeli music festival after pressure from…
Iraqi rival groups both announce parliamentary blocs to form new government

Iraqi rival groups both announce parliamentary blocs to form new government

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Rival Iraqi political factions said on Sunday they had each formed alliances capable of forming a government…
Long reach of US sanctions hits Syria reconstruction

Long reach of US sanctions hits Syria reconstruction

BEIRUT (Reuters) – As Syrian President Bashar al-Assad attempts to turn military success into postwar reconstruction, Western sanctions are a…
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