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A look at attacks on houses of worship over last decade

A look at attacks on houses of worship over last decade

Houses of worship around the world, a place of reflection and peace, have been targeted for attack by extremists. Here…
Syria donor conference brings pledges of $7 billion for refugees

Syria donor conference brings pledges of $7 billion for refugees

International donors are on track to raise close to €6.2 billion ($7 billion) in aid for Syria and those fleeing…
Israel launches Gaza strikes after rockets fired at Tel Aviv

Israel launches Gaza strikes after rockets fired at Tel Aviv

GAZA (Reuters) – Israeli military aircraft bombed Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip early on Friday, hours after two rockets…
Islamic world reacts with disgust at New Zealand mosque attacks

Islamic world reacts with disgust at New Zealand mosque attacks

JAKARTA (Reuters) – Political and Islamic leaders expressed their disgust at the deadly shooting at two mosques in New Zealand…
Iraq cuts oil exports to 3.5 million bpd in line with OPEC deal: minister

Iraq cuts oil exports to 3.5 million bpd in line with OPEC deal: minister

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq has cut its oil exports average to 3.5 million barrels per day (bpd) in compliance with…
Syria’s Assad struggles to reap spoils after military gains

Syria’s Assad struggles to reap spoils after military gains

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Eight years since Syria began its descent into war, many of President Bashar al-Assad’s enemies have been…
Israel investigating 11 Palestinian deaths in Gaza protests: officials

Israel investigating 11 Palestinian deaths in Gaza protests: officials

GENEVA (Reuters) – Israel is carrying out criminal investigations into the killing of 11 Palestinians by Israeli forces at border…
European Parliament votes to suspend Turkey’s EU membership bid

European Parliament votes to suspend Turkey’s EU membership bid

The European Parliament has voted to formally suspend EU accession talks with Turkey, citing severe political and democratic backsliding under President…
Algeria: Opposition meets, key govt figures appeal for calm

Algeria: Opposition meets, key govt figures appeal for calm

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algerian opposition leaders called for continued mass protests Wednesday against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika as key figures…
EU hopes for ‘significant pledges’ at Syria donor meet

EU hopes for ‘significant pledges’ at Syria donor meet

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top diplomat says the EU expects “significant pledges” for Syria at a donor conference,…
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