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Truck bomb in eastern Afghan province kills at least 15: officials

Truck bomb in eastern Afghan province kills at least 15: officials

KABUL (Reuters) – Attackers set off a truck bomb in Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar province on Saturday, killing at least 15…
OPCW probes couldn’t prove chemical use in 2 Syria attacks

OPCW probes couldn’t prove chemical use in 2 Syria attacks

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The global chemical weapons watchdog said Friday that two investigations into alleged attacks in Syria…
Israeli navy prepares for arrival of new upgraded warships

Israeli navy prepares for arrival of new upgraded warships

ABOARD THE INS LAHAV (AP) — After a coronavirus-related delay, Israel’s navy is preparing for the long-awaited arrival of its…
Key players to meet virtually to push for Libya cease-fire

Key players to meet virtually to push for Libya cease-fire

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations and Germany are co-chairing a ministerial meeting on Monday of world powers and…
Lebanon orders 111 towns, villages closed to curb pandemic

Lebanon orders 111 towns, villages closed to curb pandemic

BEIRUT (AP) — Authorities on Friday ordered the lockdown of more than 100 towns and villages across Lebanon after hundreds…
Activists seek justice on anniversary of Khashoggi killing

Activists seek justice on anniversary of Khashoggi killing

ISTANBUL (AP) — Journalists and human rights activists called for justice for Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Friday, the second…
US defense chief’s rare Algeria visit points to Sahel region threats

US defense chief’s rare Algeria visit points to Sahel region threats

ALGIERS (Reuters) – US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper made a rare visit to Algeria on Thursday for talks with…
Minister quits Israeli government over COVID-19 curbs on protests

Minister quits Israeli government over COVID-19 curbs on protests

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – An Israeli minister resigned on Friday in protest against a new law that curbed demonstrations against Prime…
Syria’s Damascus airport resumes commercial flights after COVID-19 halt

Syria’s Damascus airport resumes commercial flights after COVID-19 halt

AMMAN (Reuters) – Syria on Thursday reopened Damascus airport for regular international commercial traffic after a six-month halt due to…
Dubai builder of world’s tallest building to be liquidated

Dubai builder of world’s tallest building to be liquidated

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Dubai-based construction company that helped build the world’s tallest building and other engineering…
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