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Once inmates, Taliban now in charge in a Kabul prison

Once inmates, Taliban now in charge in a Kabul prison

KABUL (AP) — Once, Kabul’s main prison was crowded with thousands of Taliban captured and arrested by the government. On…
Lebanese president wants to resume bailout talks with IMF

Lebanese president wants to resume bailout talks with IMF

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s new government held its first meeting Monday with a call by the president to resume talks…
Donors voice concerns over Taliban rule as UN seeks funds

Donors voice concerns over Taliban rule as UN seeks funds

GENEVA (AP) — Western governments and the UN human rights chief voiced concerns Monday about the Taliban’s first steps as…
As Dubai’s food delivery booms, dangers and casualties mount

As Dubai’s food delivery booms, dangers and casualties mount

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Running late, the delivery driver threaded his motorcycle around lurching cars, speeding against time…
Taliban breaking promises including over women, says UN

Taliban breaking promises including over women, says UN

GENEVA, Sept 13 (Reuters) – The United Nations’ human rights chief criticized on Monday the Taliban’s record since seizing power…
Israel hits Hamas targets in Gaza in response to rocket fire

Israel hits Hamas targets in Gaza in response to rocket fire

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli aircraft struck a series of targets in the Gaza Strip early Monday in response to rocket…
Syria city back to a kind of normalcy after cease-fire

Syria city back to a kind of normalcy after cease-fire

DARAA, Syria (AP) — The badly damaged old section of the southern Syrian city of Daraa, which until recently was…
MIDEAST STOCKS Major Gulf bourses in the red, Abu Dhabi index below record peak

MIDEAST STOCKS Major Gulf bourses in the red, Abu Dhabi index below record peak

Sept 12 (Reuters) – Major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Sunday in response to Friday’s…
Death and suffering in Iraq a painful legacy of 9/11 attacks

Death and suffering in Iraq a painful legacy of 9/11 attacks

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11. But the terrorist attacks in the United States changed forever…
Iran to allow IAEA to service nuclear monitoring cameras after talks

Iran to allow IAEA to service nuclear monitoring cameras after talks

DUBAI, Sept 12 (Reuters) – Iran is to allow the U.N. nuclear watchdog to service monitoring cameras at Iranian nuclear…
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