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Iran: Protests on water shortages turn violent as police arrest 67

Iran: Protests on water shortages turn violent as police arrest 67

Protests in the Iranian city of Isfahan over the drying up of a river turned violent, as riot police arrested…
Turkey economy grew 7.4% in Q3; lira clouds outlook

Turkey economy grew 7.4% in Q3; lira clouds outlook

ISTANBUL, Nov 30 (Reuters) – Turkey’s economy grew 7.4% year-on-year in the third quarter, meeting expectations on the strength of…
Rights groups petition Israel’s top court over Omicron phone tracking

Rights groups petition Israel’s top court over Omicron phone tracking

JERUSALEM, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Rights groups petitioned Israel’s top court on Monday to repeal new COVID-19 measures that authorise…
Black Eyed Peas frontman defies Israel boycott calls

Black Eyed Peas frontman defies Israel boycott calls

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am said Monday that politics don’t dictate his actions, with pressure from pro-Palestinian…
Jordan to explore for oil in two areas in February, minister says

Jordan to explore for oil in two areas in February, minister says

DUBAI, Nov 30 (Reuters) – Jordan will begin oil exploration in two areas, Al-Jafr and Al-Sarhan, in February, the country’s…
Pentagon chief orders review of 2019 Syria strike

Pentagon chief orders review of 2019 Syria strike

WASHINGTON, Nov 29 (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered a four-star general to review a 2019 strike in…
Iran makes maximalist demands as Vienna nuclear talks open

Iran makes maximalist demands as Vienna nuclear talks open

Iran demands enwuiry nuclear Iranian state media reported the comments by Ali Bagheri, Iran’s top nuclear negotiator, and Mohammed Eslami,…
Expo 2020′s workers face hardships despite Dubai’s promises

Expo 2020′s workers face hardships despite Dubai’s promises

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Intent on making a flawless impression as the first host of the world’s fair…
West asks whether Iran is serious or stalling as nuclear talks resume

West asks whether Iran is serious or stalling as nuclear talks resume

VIENNA, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Iran and world powers resumed talks on Monday to try to salvage their 2015 nuclear…
Israel tightens travel restrictions over new COVID variant

Israel tightens travel restrictions over new COVID variant

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Sunday approved barring entry to foreign nationals and the use of controversial technology for contact…
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