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Israel undeterred by international opposition to annexation

Israel undeterred by international opposition to annexation

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears determined to carry out his pledge to begin annexing parts of…
Israeli leaders at odds over West Bank annexation plan

Israeli leaders at odds over West Bank annexation plan

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s top two leaders appeared to feud Monday about the timing of the country’s planned annexation of…
Donors urged to dig deep as economic chaos, virus hit Syria

Donors urged to dig deep as economic chaos, virus hit Syria

BRUSSELS (AP) — Aid organizations on Monday made a plea for world leaders to boost financial support to conflict-torn Syria…
Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump, asks Interpol to help

Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump, asks Interpol to help

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has issued an arrest warrant and asked Interpol for help in detaining President Donald Trump…
US ambassador appears on Lebanese TV despite court-imposed ban

US ambassador appears on Lebanese TV despite court-imposed ban

BEIRUT (Reuters) — Lebanese media broadcast interviews with the US ambassador on Sunday, ignoring a ruling by a judge who…
Hunger stalks children in Yemen as UN cuts aid programs

Hunger stalks children in Yemen as UN cuts aid programs

AL-HANABIYA, Yemen (AP) — When Issa Nasser was born late last year in a village in northern Yemen, his weight…
Lebanese security forces investigating explosion near Hariri convoy this month

Lebanese security forces investigating explosion near Hariri convoy this month

BEIRUT (Reuters) — Lebanese security forces are investigating an explosion 11 days ago that took place near the convoy of…
Militants attack Karachi stock exchange, killing at least 3

Militants attack Karachi stock exchange, killing at least 3

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Militants attacked the stock exchange in the Pakistani city of Karachi on Monday, killing at least…
Qatar to further ease coronavirus curbs as infections pass peak

Qatar to further ease coronavirus curbs as infections pass peak

DUBAI (Reuters) — Qatar aims to further ease coronavirus curbs from July 1, allowing the limited reopening of restaurants, beaches…
Worst virus fears are realized in poor or war-torn countries

Worst virus fears are realized in poor or war-torn countries

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — For months, experts have warned of a potential nightmare scenario: After overwhelming health systems…
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