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US, Britain believe Iran attacked Israeli-managed tanker off Oman
Middle East
August 2, 2021
US, Britain believe Iran attacked Israeli-managed tanker off Oman
LONDON/WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) – The United States and Britain said on Sunday they believed Iran carried out an attack…
UAE sends 6 Gitmo detainees to Yemen amid concerns
Middle East
July 30, 2021
UAE sends 6 Gitmo detainees to Yemen amid concerns
CAIRO (AP) — The United Arab Emirates has sent six Yemeni detainees who were first held at the US base…
Biden encourages cash vaccine incentives in US
World
July 30, 2021
Biden encourages cash vaccine incentives in US
US President Joe Biden on Thursday told states and towns that they could offer residents $100 (roughly €84) to get vaccinated against…
First US evacuation flight brings 200 Afghans to new home
Middle East
July 30, 2021
First US evacuation flight brings 200 Afghans to new home
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first flight evacuating Afghan interpreters and others who worked alongside Americans in Afghanistan landed early Friday…
Sudan demands change in GERD negotiations
Egypt
July 29, 2021
Sudan demands change in GERD negotiations
Sudan announced that the only way it would continue in negotiations around the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is for…
Top US diplomat visits Kuwait to boost ties with key ally
Middle East
July 29, 2021
Top US diplomat visits Kuwait to boost ties with key ally
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The top diplomat of the United States on Thursday began a visit to Kuwait,…
Hawaii under tsunami watch after huge 8.2 quake hits Alaska
World
July 29, 2021
Hawaii under tsunami watch after huge 8.2 quake hits Alaska
PERRYVILLE, Alaska (AP) — A tsunami watch was issued for Hawaii on Wednesday evening following a large earthquake off the…
Iran’s supreme leader criticizes US as nuclear talks stalled
Middle East
July 28, 2021
Iran’s supreme leader criticizes US as nuclear talks stalled
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader on Wednesday called the US “stubborn” in stalled nuclear talks in Vienna for…
Turkey seeks up to 15 years in jail for licence holder of coup-related app
Middle East
July 28, 2021
Turkey seeks up to 15 years in jail for licence holder of coup-related app
ANKARA, July 28 (Reuters) – Turkish authorities are seeking up to 15 years in prison for the license holder of…
Biden, Kadhimi seal agreement to end US combat mission in Iraq
Middle East
July 27, 2021
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…