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All-Afghan conference brings country closer to peace
Middle East
July 9, 2019
All-Afghan conference brings country closer to peace
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — All-Afghan talks that brought together Afghanistan’s warring sides ended Tuesday with a statement that appeared to…
UN recent report: Egypt’s population to increase 60 million by 2050
Egypt
July 5, 2019
UN recent report: Egypt’s population to increase 60 million by 2050
A recently conducted UN report says that Egypt’s population is expected to significantly increase–by 60 million–within the upcoming 30 years,…
Reforestation could cut carbon levels by two-thirds, study says
World
July 5, 2019
Reforestation could cut carbon levels by two-thirds, study says
Good news: we can help halt climate change through a massive campaign of reforestation, according to a new study published…
U.N. chief says important Mideast peace efforts realize two-state vision
Middle East
June 26, 2019
U.N. chief says important Mideast peace efforts realize two-state vision
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday it was important “to pursue peace efforts to…
Iraq, U.N. in talks over prosecution of Islamic State prisoners in SDF detention
Middle East
June 26, 2019
Iraq, U.N. in talks over prosecution of Islamic State prisoners in SDF detention
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq is in talks with the United Nations over whether it can prosecute foreign Islamic State fighters…
Iran defiant over drone as Trump reportedly halts retaliatory strikes
Middle East
June 21, 2019
Iran defiant over drone as Trump reportedly halts retaliatory strikes
Iran said Friday it had “indisputable” evidence a US drone it downed had violated its airspace, as reports emerged in…
LGBT refugees allege harassment in Kenya, a rare safe haven
World
June 20, 2019
LGBT refugees allege harassment in Kenya, a rare safe haven
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Burundi national Nina Muregwa says she feels threatened again. After escaping death threats back home over…
Libya PM Serraj will not sit down with rival Haftar to end war
Middle East
June 17, 2019
Libya PM Serraj will not sit down with rival Haftar to end war
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Libya’s internationally recognized Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj said on Sunday he was not prepared to sit down…
Iran says it will break uranium stockpile limit in 10 days
Middle East
June 17, 2019
Iran says it will break uranium stockpile limit in 10 days
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran will break the uranium stockpile limit set by Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers in…
Arab League: Israel-Palestinian peace must have 2 states
Middle East
June 14, 2019
Arab League: Israel-Palestinian peace must have 2 states
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of the Arab League is warning against any peace plan that ignores a two-state…