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UN: Yemen’s warring sides resume talks on prisoner exchange

UN: Yemen’s warring sides resume talks on prisoner exchange

CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s warring sides Sunday resumed United Nations-backed negotiations over a prisoner swap, the world body said, more…
Kuwait’s emir reappoints PM to form new cabinet after parliament standoff

Kuwait’s emir reappoints PM to form new cabinet after parliament standoff

KUWAIT (Reuters) – Kuwait’s emir reappointed Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah as prime minister on Sunday after the cabinet resigned last…
Turkey hopes Mediterranean talks can calm choppy waters with EU

Turkey hopes Mediterranean talks can calm choppy waters with EU

BRUSSELS/ANKARA (Reuters) – After a five-year hiatus marked by grievances over their rival claims to Mediterranean waters, Turkey resumes talks…
Saudi Arabia expects ‘excellent relations’ with Biden administration

Saudi Arabia expects ‘excellent relations’ with Biden administration

LONDON/DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said on Saturday the kingdom was optimistic that it would have “excellent relations”…
Protests against Israeli PM Netanyahu continue nationwide

Protests against Israeli PM Netanyahu continue nationwide

JERUSALEM (AP) — Over a thousand protesters gathered in Jerusalem on Saturday for weekly demonstrations demanding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
UN: Violence in Sudan’s Darfur killed 250, displaced 100,000

UN: Violence in Sudan’s Darfur killed 250, displaced 100,000

CAIRO (AP) — Tribal clashes in Sudan’s Darfur region have killed at least 250 people and displaced more than 100,000…
US State Department says working to conclude Huthi terrorist designation review

US State Department says working to conclude Huthi terrorist designation review

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The US State Department has initiated a review of the terrorist designation of Yemen’s Huthi movement and…
Iran to begin COVID-19 vaccinations in coming weeks: President Rouhani

Iran to begin COVID-19 vaccinations in coming weeks: President Rouhani

DUBAI (Reuters) – President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that COVID-19 vaccinations will begin in the coming weeks in Iran,…
British lawmakers seek investigation into UK-registered firm possibly linked to Beirut blast

British lawmakers seek investigation into UK-registered firm possibly linked to Beirut blast

LONDON (Reuters) – Two senior British parliamentarians called on Friday for an investigation into a British-registered company possibly linked to…
Saudi TV says missile or drone intercepted over Riyadh

Saudi TV says missile or drone intercepted over Riyadh

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Saturday it intercepted an apparent missile or drone attack over its…
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