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UAE says it intercepts 2 ballistic missiles over Abu Dhabi

UAE says it intercepts 2 ballistic missiles over Abu Dhabi

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates intercepted two ballistic missiles claimed by Yemen’s Huthi rebels over…
Party-hard Dubai ponders new workweek debate: When’s brunch?

Party-hard Dubai ponders new workweek debate: When’s brunch?

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Friday will never be the same again. For those with means in Dubai, the…
Talks with Taliban begin in Norway

Talks with Taliban begin in Norway

OSLO, Norway (AP) — A Taliban delegation led by acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Sunday started three days…
UAE bans flying of recreational drones after fatal attack

UAE bans flying of recreational drones after fatal attack

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates has banned the flying of drones in the country for…
‘Another crime’ say survivors of coalition strikes on Yemeni detention centre

‘Another crime’ say survivors of coalition strikes on Yemeni detention centre

SAADA, Yemen, Jan 22 (Reuters) – Yemeni detainee Mohammed Ali Salem was lucky that a missile fired by warplanes of…
US-backed fighters chase IS gunmen near prison in Syria

US-backed fighters chase IS gunmen near prison in Syria

BEIRUT (AP) — Kurdish-led fighters advanced slowly Saturday under the cover of U.S.-led coalition air power in Syria’s northeast. Intense…
Penny pinching and power cuts; Lebanon’s middle class squeezed by crisis

Penny pinching and power cuts; Lebanon’s middle class squeezed by crisis

BEIRUT, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Lebanese school teacher Sara Wissam and her husband were comfortably off before a run on…
S.Korea says Iran to regain un vote after delinquent dues paid with frozen funds

S.Korea says Iran to regain un vote after delinquent dues paid with frozen funds

SEOUL, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Iran is expected to regain its vote in the UN General Assembly after South Korea…
UAE bourses end higher on financial, telecom boost

UAE bourses end higher on financial, telecom boost

Jan 21 (Reuters) – Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) closed in the green on Friday, with Dubai’s…
Huthis, aid group: Death toll from prison airstrike hits 82

Huthis, aid group: Death toll from prison airstrike hits 82

CAIRO (AP) — The death toll from a Saudi-led coalition airstrike that hit a prison run by Yemen’s Huthi rebels…
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