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Taliban: Women can study in gender-segregated universities

Taliban: Women can study in gender-segregated universities

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Women in Afghanistan can continue to study in universities, including at post-graduate levels, but classrooms will…
Israel strikes Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire, military says

Israel strikes Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire, military says

JERUSALEM, Sept 12 (Reuters) – Israel carried out air strikes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday in response to Palestinian…
Taliban flag rises over seat of power on fateful anniversary

Taliban flag rises over seat of power on fateful anniversary

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban raised their flag over the Afghan presidential palace Saturday, a spokesman said, as the…
Iran invites IAEA chief for talks before showdown with West -diplomats

Iran invites IAEA chief for talks before showdown with West -diplomats

VIENNA Sept 11 (Reuters) – UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi will fly to Tehran this weekend for talks that…
UN envoy: Failure to hold Libya vote could lead to conflict

UN envoy: Failure to hold Libya vote could lead to conflict

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The UN special envoy for Libya warned Friday that failure to hold presidential and parliamentary elections…
US pulls missile defenses in Saudi Arabia amid Yemen attacks

US pulls missile defenses in Saudi Arabia amid Yemen attacks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The US has removed its most advanced missile defense system and Patriot batteries from…
Morocco’s king names Aziz Akhannouch as new PM

Morocco’s king names Aziz Akhannouch as new PM

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI on Friday appointed Aziz Akhannouch as the country’s new prime minister. A statement from the royal…
Israel arrests 4 Palestinian fugitives who escaped prison

Israel arrests 4 Palestinian fugitives who escaped prison

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police on Saturday said they have arrested four of the six Palestinians who broke out of…
UAE lifts ban on entry from certain countries for vaccinated residents

UAE lifts ban on entry from certain countries for vaccinated residents

DUBAI, Sept 10 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates said on Friday residents who had been fully vaccinated with a…
Lebanese leaders agree on government to address crisis

Lebanese leaders agree on government to address crisis

BEIRUT, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Lebanese leaders agreed a new government on Friday after a year of political feuding over…
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