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Alexandria at risk of submersion by 2050: study
Environment
October 31, 2019
Alexandria at risk of submersion by 2050: study
New research reveals that Alexandria will be threatened by submersion by 2050 as a result of climate change. The number…
Iran can sink US warships with ‘secret weapons’, military official says
Middle East
May 25, 2019
Iran can sink US warships with ‘secret weapons’, military official says
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran can sink US warships sent to the Gulf region using missiles and “secret weapons”, a senior…
Libya forces battle for Tripoli despite UN truce calls
Middle East
April 12, 2019
Libya forces battle for Tripoli despite UN truce calls
Forces loyal to Libya’s internationally recognized government and a rival commander battled for control of the capital Thursday after UN…
Afghans recruited to fight in Syrian war struggle back home
Middle East
April 1, 2019
Afghans recruited to fight in Syrian war struggle back home
HERAT, Afghanistan (AP) — Too poor to even buy pens and notebooks for school, Mehdi left his home in Afghanistan…
Armed conflicts continue to tear up Arab region: Report
Middle East
March 3, 2019
Armed conflicts continue to tear up Arab region: Report
The Arab report by Egypt’s Maat Foundation for Peace, Development and Human Rights stated that 2018 has seen continued political…
Tourists couchsurfing in war-torn Afghanistan
Travel
January 16, 2019
Tourists couchsurfing in war-torn Afghanistan
Seeking an “authentic” experience as he backpacked through war-torn Afghanistan, Dutch tourist Ciaran Barr searched the Couchsurfing website for locals…
Child marriage loses countries billions: World Bank
World
December 6, 2018
Child marriage loses countries billions: World Bank
In a case of child marriage, Respect Ruvimbo Topodzi was 15 and walking home from school in her native Zimbabwe…
US could unveil peace plan at start of 2019: Israel’s UN envoy
Middle East
November 28, 2018
US could unveil peace plan at start of 2019: Israel’s UN envoy
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United States has spoken with Israel about possibly presenting a long-awaited Middle East peace…
Israel defense chief calls for devastating blow for Hamas
Middle East
October 17, 2018
Israel defense chief calls for devastating blow for Hamas
The Israeli defense minister said a crippling strike against the Gaza-ruling Islamist group is the only way to reduce…
Taliban and US envoy met to discuss ending Afghanistan occupation, Taliban statement says
Middle East
October 14, 2018
Taliban and US envoy met to discuss ending Afghanistan occupation, Taliban statement says
(CNN) ̶ US envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad met with Taliban leaders Friday to discuss the conflict in Afghanistan, a…