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Israel to start COVID-19 vaccine human trials on November 1

Israel to start COVID-19 vaccine human trials on November 1

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel will begin human trials for a potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by a research institute overseen by…
Kuwait retail co-ops remove French products over Prophet cartoon

Kuwait retail co-ops remove French products over Prophet cartoon

KUWAIT/PARIS (Reuters) – Kuwait’s retail co-ops have pulled French products in boycott over the use of cartoons of the Prophet…
Wary of angering public, Iran has few ways to contain virus

Wary of angering public, Iran has few ways to contain virus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As coronavirus infections reached new heights in Iran this month, overwhelming its hospitals and…
Palestinian teen dies after West Bank chase by Israeli army

Palestinian teen dies after West Bank chase by Israeli army

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — An 18-year-old Palestinian died early Sunday after being chased by Israeli troops in the West…
Thousands rally in Iraq to mark one year of protests

Thousands rally in Iraq to mark one year of protests

BAGHDAD (AP) — Thousands of protesters took to the streets on Sunday to mark one year since mass anti-government demonstrations…
Israeli government approves Bahrain normalization deal

Israeli government approves Bahrain normalization deal

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli Cabinet approved the normalization deal with the Arab Gulf state of Bahrain on Sunday, a…
Suicide bombing at Kabul education centre kills 24, students among the victims

Suicide bombing at Kabul education centre kills 24, students among the victims

KABUL (Reuters) – A suicide bombing at an education center in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul killed 24 people including teenage students…
Afghanistan claims killing an al-Qaeda leader wanted by FBI

Afghanistan claims killing an al-Qaeda leader wanted by FBI

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan claimed Sunday it killed a top al-Qaeda propagandist on an FBI most-wanted list during an…
Iran’s top leader says fighting virus trumps other concerns

Iran’s top leader says fighting virus trumps other concerns

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader Saturday urged authorities to prioritize public health above any economic or security concerns,…
Israelis press ahead with weekly anti-Netanyahu protests

Israelis press ahead with weekly anti-Netanyahu protests

JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Israelis demonstrated Saturday night outside the official residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding the…
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