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Lebanon deescalates sectarian clashes after tense night

Lebanon deescalates sectarian clashes after tense night

BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese military on Sunday said overnight riots and sectarian tensions in central Beirut and other areas…
Palestinians, Israelis protest against Israel’s decision to annex parts of the West Bank

Palestinians, Israelis protest against Israel’s decision to annex parts of the West Bank

Thousands of Palestinians and Israelis protested in Israel on Saturday against Israel’s plan to extend sovereignty over parts of the…
Istanbul residents ignore virus rules on first weekend out

Istanbul residents ignore virus rules on first weekend out

ISTANBUL (AP) — Istanbul residents flocked to the city’s shores and parks on the first weekend with no coronavirus lockdown,…
Condolences from Netanyahu, a week after police kill autistic Palestinian

Condolences from Netanyahu, a week after police kill autistic Palestinian

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – More than a week after Israeli police shot dead an unarmed and autistic Palestinian in Jerusalem, Prime…
Iraqi lawmakers vote in new premier’s remaining ministers

Iraqi lawmakers vote in new premier’s remaining ministers

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi lawmakers signed off on the rest of Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s government Saturday, following weeks of…
Morocco artisans fear ‘knockout punch’ from virus

Morocco artisans fear ‘knockout punch’ from virus

Pottery, basketwork and wrought-iron furniture pile up in the deserted stalls of the Oulja arts and crafts complex in Sale…
Dozens wounded in clashes as hundreds of protesters flood Beirut

Dozens wounded in clashes as hundreds of protesters flood Beirut

Protesters poured into the streets of the Lebanese capital Saturday to decry the collapse of the economy, as clashes erupted…
Afghans condemn Iranian police after refugees killed in car blaze

Afghans condemn Iranian police after refugees killed in car blaze

KABUL (Reuters) – Afghans have taken to social media to denounce Iranian police after a video of a car carrying…
Turks stream out for first lockdown-free weekend in nearly two months

Turks stream out for first lockdown-free weekend in nearly two months

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turks streamed outside on Saturday for their first weekend without a coronavirus lockdown in nearly two months,…
Iranian wedding party fuelled new COVID-19 surge, President Rouhani says

Iranian wedding party fuelled new COVID-19 surge, President Rouhani says

DUBAI (Reuters)- – A wedding party contributed to a new surge in coronavirus infections in Iran, President Hassan Rouhani said…
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