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Israeli airlines launch first direct flights to Morocco

Israeli airlines launch first direct flights to Morocco

JERUSALEM (AP) — Two Israeli airlines launched their first commercial flights between Israel and Morocco on Sunday, less than a…
Jordan to vaccinate children aged 12 years and older against COVID-19

Jordan to vaccinate children aged 12 years and older against COVID-19

BEIRUT, July 24 (Reuters) – Jordan will start vaccinating children aged 12 years and older against COVID-19 from Sunday, the…
Ex-UN rights boss to head probe into Israel, Hamas alleged crimes

Ex-UN rights boss to head probe into Israel, Hamas alleged crimes

GENEVA, July 22 (Reuters) – Former United Nations human rights chief Navi Pillay will head an international commission of inquiry…
2 Turkish soldiers killed in north Syria

2 Turkish soldiers killed in north Syria

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s defense ministry said early Sunday that two Turkish soldiers were killed in northern Syria. The ministry…
Tunisian teen wins surprise Olympic swimming gold

Tunisian teen wins surprise Olympic swimming gold

TOKYO (AP) — Nobody was watching Ahmed Hafnaoui in lane eight of the Olympic pool. All eyes were on the…
First task for Afghan forces is to slow Taliban’s momentum -Pentagon chief

First task for Afghan forces is to slow Taliban’s momentum -Pentagon chief

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska July 24 (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Saturday that the Afghan…
Lebanon signs deal to sell Iraqi fuel in move to ease crisis

Lebanon signs deal to sell Iraqi fuel in move to ease crisis

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon signed a deal Saturday to broker Iraqi fuel sales in hopes of alleviating a crippling financial…
Syria accuses Israel of carrying out strike, 2nd this week

Syria accuses Israel of carrying out strike, 2nd this week

DAMASCUS (AP) — Syria accused Israel of carrying out an airstrike in a central province early on Thursday, the second…
Over 71% of Lebanon’s population risks losing access to safe water – UNICEF

Over 71% of Lebanon’s population risks losing access to safe water – UNICEF

BEIRUT, July 23 (Reuters) – The United Nations warned on Friday that more than four million people in Lebanon, including…
Politics foil replacing hazardous bridge to Jerusalem site

Politics foil replacing hazardous bridge to Jerusalem site

JERUSALEM (AP) — A rickety bridge allowing access to Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site is at risk of collapse, according…
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