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Donors step up funds to Palestinian aid agency after US cuts

Donors step up funds to Palestinian aid agency after US cuts

GENEVA (AP) — The top official with the UN’s Palestinian aid agency says countries including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates,…
Afghan Taliban announces death of Haqqani network founder

Afghan Taliban announces death of Haqqani network founder

The founder of the Haqqani network, one of Afghanistan’s most effective and brutal militant groups, has died after a long…
Trump warns Syria not to ‘recklessly attack’ Idlib province

Trump warns Syria not to ‘recklessly attack’ Idlib province

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his allies Iran and Russia…
Europe demand for more talks does not help Iran nuclear deal, cleric says

Europe demand for more talks does not help Iran nuclear deal, cleric says

(Reuters) – Europe is not helping preserve the agreement on Iran’s nuclear program by asking for additional negotiations on issues…
Libya says death toll from Tripoli clashes climbs to 50

Libya says death toll from Tripoli clashes climbs to 50

BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — Libyan authorities say the death toll from fighting between rival armed groups in the capital Tripoli…
Turkish riot police again stop ‘Saturday Mothers’ vigil for disappeared activists

Turkish riot police again stop ‘Saturday Mothers’ vigil for disappeared activists

Turkish riot police on Saturday blocked a sit-in in Istanbul that has been held for decades to demand justice for…
UAE names 2 astronauts to go to International Space Station

UAE names 2 astronauts to go to International Space Station

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The ruler of Dubai has announced the names of two astronauts from the United…
Duterte in Israel for first visit by a Philippines president

Duterte in Israel for first visit by a Philippines president

(AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has been accused of condoning human rights abuses in his deadly drug crackdown…
Saudi Arabia plans to dig canal turning Qatar into an island

Saudi Arabia plans to dig canal turning Qatar into an island

A senior adviser to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman appeared to confirm that the kingdom is considering digging a…
Israel signals it could attack Iranian weaponry in Iraq

Israel signals it could attack Iranian weaponry in Iraq

(Reuters) – Israel signaled on Monday that it could attack suspected Iranian military assets in Iraq, as it has done…
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