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In multiple countries, alarm over hunger crisis rings louder

In multiple countries, alarm over hunger crisis rings louder

ABS, Yemen (AP) — The twin baby boys lay on a bed of woven palm leaves in a remote camp…
Turkish, Saudi leaders speak by phone ahead of G20 summit

Turkish, Saudi leaders speak by phone ahead of G20 summit

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman by phone ahead of the…
Iran’s allies on high alert in Trump’s final weeks in office

Iran’s allies on high alert in Trump’s final weeks in office

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran has instructed allies across the Middle East to be on high alert and avoid provoking tensions…
Lebanon hires firm to clear dangerous material from shattered Beirut port

Lebanon hires firm to clear dangerous material from shattered Beirut port

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s authorities signed a contract this month with a German company to clear dangerous material stored for…
UN: Pandemic tough on millions of Mideast, North African children

UN: Pandemic tough on millions of Mideast, North African children

CAIRO (AP) — The global pandemic and ensuing lockdown have taken their toll on the mental and physical well-being of…
Turkey issues detention warrants for 101 people on alleged terrorism links

Turkey issues detention warrants for 101 people on alleged terrorism links

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish authorities have issued detention warrants for 101 people including lawyers and doctors as part of what…
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launches aircraft-carrying ship

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launches aircraft-carrying ship

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said it launched a heavy warship Thursday capable of carrying helicopters, drones…
Adviser to Iran’s leader: US attack risks ‘full-fledged war’

Adviser to Iran’s leader: US attack risks ‘full-fledged war’

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader who is a possible 2021 presidential candidate is warning that…
WHO warns of deadly second wave of virus across Middle East

WHO warns of deadly second wave of virus across Middle East

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As winter nears and coronavirus cases surge across the Middle East, the regional director…
Pompeo, on visit to Israel, says he will go to Golan Heights

Pompeo, on visit to Israel, says he will go to Golan Heights

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he would visit the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Thursday, marking…
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