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Warring Libya rivals sign truce but tough political talks ahead

Warring Libya rivals sign truce but tough political talks ahead

GENEVA/TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Libya’s warring factions signed a permanent ceasefire agreement on Friday, but any lasting end to years of…
Sudan becomes third Arab state to set aside hostilities with Israel this year

Sudan becomes third Arab state to set aside hostilities with Israel this year

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Israel and Sudan agreed on Friday to take steps to normalize relations in a deal brokered with…
Syrian minister leads mourners for cleric killed in bombing

Syrian minister leads mourners for cleric killed in bombing

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Hundreds of mourners including Syria’s religious affairs minister attended a funeral in Damascus on Friday for the…
Bloated public salaries at heart of Iraq’s economic woes

Bloated public salaries at heart of Iraq’s economic woes

BAGHDAD (AP) — Long-time Iraqi civil servant Qusay Abdul-Amma panicked when his monthly salary was delayed. Days of waiting turned…
Honeymoon over? Saudi Arabia-US ties face reset with Biden win

Honeymoon over? Saudi Arabia-US ties face reset with Biden win

RIYADH/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s crown prince enjoyed a near free pass under his personal relationship with US President Donald…
UN says Libyan sides sign countrywide cease-fire deal

UN says Libyan sides sign countrywide cease-fire deal

GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations said Friday that the two sides in Libyan military talks have reached “historic achievement”…
UAE gets Israeli visa exemptions, a first for Arab world

UAE gets Israeli visa exemptions, a first for Arab world

DUBAI/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – United Arab Emirates citizens will be able to stay in Israel for up to 90 days on…
Sudanese officials: Diplomatic deal with Israel is near

Sudanese officials: Diplomatic deal with Israel is near

JERUSALEM (AP) — Sudanese officials confirmed on Thursday that a senior US-Israeli delegation flew to Sudan on a private jet…
Sent from Gitmo to UAE, detainees fear final stop: Yemen

Sent from Gitmo to UAE, detainees fear final stop: Yemen

The Guantanamo detainees were promised they were being sent to a Muslim country for rehabilitation that would help integrate them…
Newsmaker: After year of turmoil, Hariri returns as Lebanese premier

Newsmaker: After year of turmoil, Hariri returns as Lebanese premier

BEIRUT (Reuters) – A year after Lebanon was rocked by huge protests against its entrenched ruling elite, politicians have picked…
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