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UAE’s new human rights institute: Real change or ‘image washing’?

UAE’s new human rights institute: Real change or ‘image washing’?

The United Arab Emirates announced earlier this week that it would set up an independent national human rights organization. The…
Germans welcome in Afghanistan, Taliban spokesperson says

Germans welcome in Afghanistan, Taliban spokesperson says

In an interview published Sunday, Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid told the German newspaper Welt am Sonntag that the militant group now in control…
Israel to present COVID-19 booster shot data to FDA experts

Israel to present COVID-19 booster shot data to FDA experts

JERUSALEM, Sept 5 (Reuters) – Israel this month will present data from an extensive rollout of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots…
Moroccan elections will be about math, not change

Moroccan elections will be about math, not change

The Moroccan elections take place next Wednesday and will be the first time that newly formulated electoral rules apply, including…
Taliban claim control of Panjshir as evacuation flights await clearance

Taliban claim control of Panjshir as evacuation flights await clearance

Sept 6 (Reuters) – The Taliban claimed victory on Monday over opposition forces in the Panjshir valley northeast of Kabul,…
Officials: Gadhafi son freed after 7-plus years in detention

Officials: Gadhafi son freed after 7-plus years in detention

CAIRO (AP) — Libyan authorities on Sunday released one of Muammar Gadhafi’s sons after more than seven years of detention…
Six Palestinians escape from high-security Israeli prison -police

Six Palestinians escape from high-security Israeli prison -police

JERUSALEM, Sept 6 (Reuters) – Six Palestinians escaped from a high-security Israeli prison on Monday, police said, and Israeli media…
High-level Lebanese delegation arrives in Syria to talk fuel

High-level Lebanese delegation arrives in Syria to talk fuel

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A senior Lebanese government delegation asked Syria on Wednesday to allow Egyptian natural gas and Jordanian…
Taliban say they have entered capital of holdout Afghan region

Taliban say they have entered capital of holdout Afghan region

Sept 5 (Reuters) – The Taliban said on Sunday their forces had fought their way into the provincial capital of…
UAE announces plans to boost economy, attract workers

UAE announces plans to boost economy, attract workers

DUBAI, Sept 5 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates plans to launch 50 new economic initiatives to boost the country’s…
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