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Saudi Arabia plans spending cuts to trim deficit amid virus

Saudi Arabia plans spending cuts to trim deficit amid virus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia plans to cut more than seven percent in spending next year, the…
Camp closures force Iraqi families back to shattered homes

Camp closures force Iraqi families back to shattered homes

DEBAJA, Iraq (AP) — After living in a camp for three years, 70-year-old Merhi Hamed Abdullah returned to his village…
Iran’s probe into downing of airliner has major flaws: Canada report

Iran’s probe into downing of airliner has major flaws: Canada report

OTTAWA (Reuters) – Iran is not conducting its investigation into the downing of a civilian airliner in January properly and…
US designates Bahrain-based group as terrorist, accusing it of having Iran backing

US designates Bahrain-based group as terrorist, accusing it of having Iran backing

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Tuesday designated the Bahrain-based Saraya al-Mukhtar group as a terrorist organization, accusing it…
With eye on Iran, Israel tests missile defense system

With eye on Iran, Israel tests missile defense system

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday it conducted a series of successful live fire drills with its multi-range…
Kuwait emir tells parliament: reform needed, stop disputes

Kuwait emir tells parliament: reform needed, stop disputes

KUWAIT (Reuters) – Kuwait’s ruler told the new parliament, in which opposition candidates made gains, that comprehensive reform was needed…
Ten years on, anger grows in Tunisian town where ‘Arab Spring’ began

Ten years on, anger grows in Tunisian town where ‘Arab Spring’ began

SIDI BOUZID, Tunisia (Reuters) – Ten years ago, a fruit seller set himself ablaze in the central Tunisian town of…
Israel signals openness to future joint missile defence with Gulf partners

Israel signals openness to future joint missile defence with Gulf partners

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel could be open to future cooperation on missile defense with Gulf Arab states that share its…
Christmas opens new market for small Gaza sewing business

Christmas opens new market for small Gaza sewing business

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — In the blockaded Gaza Strip, the Christmas season is giving a boost to a…
Israel’s Supreme Court approves extradition of sex-crime suspect to Australia

Israel’s Supreme Court approves extradition of sex-crime suspect to Australia

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – A former Australian school principal accused of sexually assaulting students lost her appeal against extradition in Israel’s…
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