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Saudi-led coalition says it downed six Houthi drones fired at Khamis Mushait

Saudi-led coalition says it downed six Houthi drones fired at Khamis Mushait

DUBAI (Reuters) – The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthi group in Yemen said it had intercepted six explosive drones fired…
Nuclear program: Iran avoids critical resolution with agreement for talks

Nuclear program: Iran avoids critical resolution with agreement for talks

A standoff between the European signatories to the Iran nuclear deal and Tehran has been eased, at least temporarily, by the Iranian…
Anger in Lebanon as currency, prices spiral out of control

Anger in Lebanon as currency, prices spiral out of control

BEIRUT (AP) — Protesters in Lebanon burned tires and closed several major roads on Thursday as the severe economic crisis…
Amid pandemic, pope goes to Iraq to rally fading Christians

Amid pandemic, pope goes to Iraq to rally fading Christians

BAGHDAD (AP) — Pope Francis heads to Iraq on Friday to urge the country’s dwindling number of Christians to stay…
OPEC cartel, allies face decision on increasing oil output

OPEC cartel, allies face decision on increasing oil output

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Members of oil producer cartel OPEC and allied countries are weighing an increase in production now…
Kuwait says its ruling emir flies to US for medical checks

Kuwait says its ruling emir flies to US for medical checks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The 83-year-old ruling emir of Kuwait flew on Thursday to the United States for…
How many femicides in Turkey are covered up as suicides?

How many femicides in Turkey are covered up as suicides?

The gruesome murder of women is all too common in Turkey and news of such crimes repeatedly shocks large parts of the…
ICC prosecutor to probe war crimes in Palestinian Territories, angering Israel

ICC prosecutor to probe war crimes in Palestinian Territories, angering Israel

THE HAGUE (Reuters) – The International Criminal Court prosecutor said on Wednesday her office will formally investigate war crimes in…
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim missile hits Saudi oil facility

Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim missile hits Saudi oil facility

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they attacked a Saudi oil facility in the port city…
US warns of military response to rocket attack on Iraq base

US warns of military response to rocket attack on Iraq base

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House warned that the US may consider a military response to the rocket attack on…
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