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Red Cross chief discusses captive Israelis with Hamas leader

Red Cross chief discusses captive Israelis with Hamas leader

The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross on Tuesday discussed the fate of two Israeli civilians and…
Abbas government slammed for detaining Palestinian activist

Abbas government slammed for detaining Palestinian activist

Leading rights groups called Tuesday for the release of a prominent Palestinian activist who was detained after criticizing the autonomy…
Don’t leave Saudi-backed commission to probe Yemen abuses, UN says

Don’t leave Saudi-backed commission to probe Yemen abuses, UN says

The United Nations must take over responsibility for investigating rights violations in Yemen’s civil war as the country’s government is…
Israeli PM sheds statesmanlike persona as scandals mount

Israeli PM sheds statesmanlike persona as scandals mount

With a slew of corruption scandals closing in on him, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is dropping what remains of…
Qatari exiles, largely unknown, boosted by diplomatic crisis

Qatari exiles, largely unknown, boosted by diplomatic crisis

A Qatari exile wants to discuss the possibility of a “bloodless coup” amid a diplomatic dispute pitting Doha against other…
French foreign minister in Libya to push peace deal

French foreign minister in Libya to push peace deal

French Foreign Minister Jean Yves Le Drian met Libyan officials in Tripoli on Monday to offer support for a deal…
Turkish official warns German leaders on fuelling racism

Turkish official warns German leaders on fuelling racism

A top Turkish official took to social media on Monday to criticize comments on Turkey by German Chancellor Angela Merkel…
Arabs, Kurds unite against IS, but post-victory? ‘God knows’

Arabs, Kurds unite against IS, but post-victory? ‘God knows’

The two fighters, one an Arab sniper, the other his Kurdish commander, are each driven by a personal grudge against…
In pictures: Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha festival

In pictures: Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha festival

Across the Muslim world, many are celebrating the festival of Eid al-Adha, considered one of Islam’s revered observances. Also known…
Al Shabaab attacks military base near Somalia’s Kismayu: military

Al Shabaab attacks military base near Somalia’s Kismayu: military

Al Shabaab militants attacked a military base near Somalia’s southern port city of Kismayu early on Sunday, a Somali army…
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