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UAE-Israel phone lines open after accord to normalise relations

UAE-Israel phone lines open after accord to normalise relations

DUBAI (Reuters) – Telephone lines between the United Arab Emirates and Israel were open on Sunday in a development the…
Lebanese president says Beirut aid should go where needed

Lebanese president says Beirut aid should go where needed

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Saturday that international aid pledged following a massive explosion in Beirut…
Israel shuts Gaza fishing zone after overnight fighting

Israel shuts Gaza fishing zone after overnight fighting

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel closed the Gaza Strip’s offshore fishing zone Sunday following a night of cross-border fighting with Palestinian…
Child deaths in Syria spike in camp for IS families, says UN

Child deaths in Syria spike in camp for IS families, says UN

At least eight children aged under five have died within days in a camp in northeastern Syria that houses relatives…
Iran says US humilated by rejection of bid to extend arms embargo on Tehran

Iran says US humilated by rejection of bid to extend arms embargo on Tehran

(Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that Washington had suffered a humiliating defeat in its bid to…
Iran threatens ‘dangerous future’ for UAE after Israel deal

Iran threatens ‘dangerous future’ for UAE after Israel deal

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard vowed on Saturday that there would be dangerous consequences for the United…
US calls for credible probe into Beirut blast

US calls for credible probe into Beirut blast

BEIRUT (Reuters) – A senior US official called on Saturday for a “thorough, transparent and credible” investigation into this month’s…
Hezbollah will respond if Israel behind Beirut blast, says Nasrallah

Hezbollah will respond if Israel behind Beirut blast, says Nasrallah

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said on Friday that his group would wait for results of an…
Greek, Turkish warships in ‘mini collision’ Ankara calls provocative

Greek, Turkish warships in ‘mini collision’ Ankara calls provocative

ATHENS/ANKARA (Reuters) – A Greek and a Turkish warship were involved in a mild collision on Wednesday during a standoff…
Palestinians say UAE deal hinders quest for Mideast peace

Palestinians say UAE deal hinders quest for Mideast peace

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s agreement to establish diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates marks a watershed moment in its…
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