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Coronavirus crisis sparks a young Israeli protest movement

Coronavirus crisis sparks a young Israeli protest movement

JERUSALEM (AP) — In attending his first-ever public protest, 34-year-old Nimrod Gross arrived with the only prop he felt reflected…
News of Kuwait emir’s health reassuring, parliament speaker says

News of Kuwait emir’s health reassuring, parliament speaker says

KUWAIT (Reuters) – News about the health of the Emir of Kuwait, who is in the United States for medical…
US sends envoy to press for peace talks in Afghanistan

US sends envoy to press for peace talks in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Washington has dispatched a special envoy for Afghanistan to press for peace talks between the government and…
UN says thousands of anti-Pakistan militants in Afghanistan

UN says thousands of anti-Pakistan militants in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A UN report says more than 6,000 Pakistani insurgents, most belonging to the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)…
Virus adds to deep despair felt by war-weary young Arabs

Virus adds to deep despair felt by war-weary young Arabs

BAGHDAD (AP) — At 24, Sama al-Diwani and her college sweetheart had big dreams. He was working on opening a…
Israel coronavirus cases top 60,000 as infections jump

Israel coronavirus cases top 60,000 as infections jump

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The number of people to test positive for coronavirus in Israel topped 60,000 on Saturday as the…
Tunisia president designates new PM amid hopes of ending political crisis

Tunisia president designates new PM amid hopes of ending political crisis

TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisian President Kais Saied on Saturday designated the interior minister as the new prime minister to succeed…
Gli the cat can stay even as Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia changes

Gli the cat can stay even as Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia changes

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – With thousands of Instagram followers and even a former U.S. president as a fan, Gli the cat…
Iranian president urges coronavirus caution during religious festivities

Iranian president urges coronavirus caution during religious festivities

(Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani urged people on Saturday to observe health protocols and practice social distancing during upcoming…
Lebanon swings between humor and tragedy as economy crumbles

Lebanon swings between humor and tragedy as economy crumbles

The first signs of Lebanon’s coming collapse appeared when its banks started limiting withdrawals amid nationwide protests late last year.…
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