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Iran hits new COVID infection record for 2nd straight day
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Iran hits new COVID infection record for 2nd straight day

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran recorded over 34,900 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, setting the nation’s single-day record for cases…
Dubai house prices rise for second straight quarter – Knight Frank
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Dubai house prices rise for second straight quarter – Knight Frank

DUBAI, July 27 (Reuters) – Dubai residential property prices rose in April-June for a second straight quarter as demand picked…
Iran: Drought, water shortages spark protests
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Iran: Drought, water shortages spark protests

People in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province are desperate. Suffering from drought and water shortages since March, they’ve taken to the streets…
UN: Migrant boat capsizes off Libya, 57 thought dead
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UN: Migrant boat capsizes off Libya, 57 thought dead

CAIRO (AP) — A boat carrying African migrants capsized off Libya’s coast Monday, leaving at least 57 people presumed dead,…
Kuwait cancels decision to close commercial activities at 8 pm, from Tuesday – cabinet
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Kuwait cancels decision to close commercial activities at 8 pm, from Tuesday – cabinet

CAIRO, July 26 (Reuters) – The Kuwaiti cabinet cancelled its decision to close commercial activities at 8 pm, starting Tuesday,…
Human Rights Watch: Israeli war crimes apparent in Gaza war
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Human Rights Watch: Israeli war crimes apparent in Gaza war

JERUSALEM (AP) — Human Rights Watch on Tuesday accused the Israeli military of carrying out attacks that “apparently amount to…
Biden, Kadhimi seal agreement to end US combat mission in Iraq
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Biden, Kadhimi seal agreement to end US combat mission in Iraq

WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi sealed an agreement on Monday…
Gulf rebound set as Saudi Arabia, UAE seen topping 4% growth in 2022
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Gulf rebound set as Saudi Arabia, UAE seen topping 4% growth in 2022

CAIRO, July 26 (Reuters) – The six economies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are set to rebound and grow…
Lebanese fleeing collapse at home seek security, salaries in UAE
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Lebanese fleeing collapse at home seek security, salaries in UAE

DUBAI, July 26 (Reuters) – Until a few months ago, 32-year-old Michelle Chaaya was a human resources professional at a…
Biden, Iraqi PM to announce end of US combat mission in Iraq
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Biden, Iraqi PM to announce end of US combat mission in Iraq

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi are expected to announce on Monday that they’ve come to…
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