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Syria violence worsening, not safe for refugee return, UN investigators say

Syria violence worsening, not safe for refugee return, UN investigators say

GENEVA, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Syria is still unsafe for the return of refugees a decade after its conflict began,…
Taliban deny their deputy prime minister, Mullah Baradar, is dead

Taliban deny their deputy prime minister, Mullah Baradar, is dead

Sept 14 (Reuters) – The Taliban have denied that one of their top leaders has been killed in a shootout…
Lebanese cancer patients face frantic search for medication

Lebanese cancer patients face frantic search for medication

QLEIAT, Lebanon (AP) — Saydi Mubarak and her mother share a bond that goes beyond a close mother-daughter relationship: They…
Lebanon’s Hezbollah says Iranian fuel oil to arrive Thursday

Lebanon’s Hezbollah says Iranian fuel oil to arrive Thursday

BEIRUT, Sept 13 (Reuters) – Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, leader of Lebanon’s armed Shiia movement Hezbollah, said on Monday that a…
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…
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