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Alexandria at risk of submersion by 2050: study
Environment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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