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Once green, prehistoric Arabia drew early humans from Africa

Once green, prehistoric Arabia drew early humans from Africa

WASHINGTON (AP) — Huw Groucutt passes rolling sand dunes as far as his eye can see when traveling to archaeological…
Lebanese state’s permission not sought for Iranian fuel, minister says

Lebanese state’s permission not sought for Iranian fuel, minister says

BEIRUT, Sept 1 (Reuters) – The Lebanese government has received no request for fuel to be imported from Iran, the…
Israeli students return to school amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Israeli students return to school amid surge in COVID-19 cases

JERUSALEM, Sept 1 (Reuters) – Israeli pupils returned to school on Wednesday with mask requirements and mandatory COVID-19 testing aimed…
Istanbul August retail prices up 1.88% m/m -chamber

Istanbul August retail prices up 1.88% m/m -chamber

ISTANBUL, Sept 1 (Reuters) – Retail prices in Turkey’s largest city Istanbul rose 1.88 percent month-on-month in August for an…
COVID vaccine mandates – and prizes – boost uptake among Palestinians

COVID vaccine mandates – and prizes – boost uptake among Palestinians

GAZA/RAMALLAH, West Bank, Sept 1 (Reuters) – After mandating vaccinations for workers and many students – and offering prize money…
Qatar warns isolating Taliban could further destabilize Afghanistan

Qatar warns isolating Taliban could further destabilize Afghanistan

DOHA, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Qatar’s foreign minister on Tuesday warned that isolating the Taliban could lead to further instability…
Syrian army steps up offensive on rebel redoubt in southwestern city

Syrian army steps up offensive on rebel redoubt in southwestern city

AMMAN, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Syrian elite forces aided by pro-Iranian militias stepped up an offensive on Tuesday against a…
Israel approves steps to ease Gaza Strip blockade

Israel approves steps to ease Gaza Strip blockade

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Wednesday approved a series of measures easing its blockade of the Gaza Strip, including opening…
Hezbollah hammered with criticism amid Lebanon’s crises

Hezbollah hammered with criticism amid Lebanon’s crises

BEIRUT (AP) — Driving back to base after firing rockets toward Israeli positions from a border area last month, a…
Will the Taliban restrict internet access in Afghanistan?

Will the Taliban restrict internet access in Afghanistan?

“The Taliban have started to turn the internet on and off in some parts of Kabul,” said Habib Khan Totakhil, an Afghan journalist…
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