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Israeli journalists experience chilly reception at Qatar World Cup

Israeli journalists experience chilly reception at Qatar World Cup

Jerusalem and Doha CNN  —  When special direct flights were announced from Tel Aviv to Doha for the FIFA World…
Iranian athlete’s family home demolished by officials, media outlet says

Iranian athlete’s family home demolished by officials, media outlet says

CNN  —  The family home of Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi has been demolished, according to the pro-reform news outlet…
Why the birthplace of Islam is hosting one of the world’s biggest raves

Why the birthplace of Islam is hosting one of the world’s biggest raves

Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN  —  Electronic music, strobe lights, glittered faces and hundreds of thousands of people in mixed-gender gyrations…
Niece of Iran’s supreme leader calls on foreign governments to cut ties with Iranian regime

Niece of Iran’s supreme leader calls on foreign governments to cut ties with Iranian regime

Farideh Moradkhani, a niece of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has called on foreign governments to cut ties with…
Qatari TV pundits mock Germany’s ‘OneLove’ armband protest after World Cup exit

Qatari TV pundits mock Germany’s ‘OneLove’ armband protest after World Cup exit

CNN – Football pundits on Qatar’s Alkass Sports channel mocked the German football team following its World Cup exit –…
Hillary Clinton says US should not engage in nuclear talks with Iran as protestors stand up ‘to their oppressors’

Hillary Clinton says US should not engage in nuclear talks with Iran as protestors stand up ‘to their oppressors’

CNN —  The US should not be negotiating with Iran “on anything right now,” including a nuclear agreement, former US Secretary…
ISIS acknowledges the death of its leader, announces his successor

ISIS acknowledges the death of its leader, announces his successor

CNN —  ISIS acknowledged the death of its leader on Wednesday and confirmed his successor. The group’s media affiliate al-Furqan published an…
Iranian protesters celebrate World Cup defeat, as fears surround players’ return

Iranian protesters celebrate World Cup defeat, as fears surround players’ return

Iran’s World Cup defeat to the United States was met by cheers and celebrations in Tehran and other Iranian cities…
The World Cup has brought some change to Qatar. Will it last?

The World Cup has brought some change to Qatar. Will it last?

Doha CNN  —  Qatar is unrecognizable from the country it was 12 years ago when it won its bid to…
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