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Cholera is surging once again in war-ravaged Yemen
Middle East
April 5, 2019
Cholera is surging once again in war-ravaged Yemen
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Cholera is surging once again in Yemen, with the U.N. reporting that the number of suspected…
Exclusive: Saudi Arabia threatens to ditch dollar oil trades to stop ‘NOPEC’ – sources
Middle East
April 5, 2019
Exclusive: Saudi Arabia threatens to ditch dollar oil trades to stop ‘NOPEC’ – sources
LONDON/DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia is threatening to sell its oil in currencies other than the dollar if Washington passes…
Trump says he strengthened NATO by insisting on higher contributions
World
April 3, 2019
Trump says he strengthened NATO by insisting on higher contributions
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has strengthened NATO by insisting on a “rocket” like increase in military spending by…
Palestinians pray for fish as Israel opens deeper waters
Middle East
April 3, 2019
Palestinians pray for fish as Israel opens deeper waters
This week, as part of Egyptian-mediated efforts to ease the plight of 2 million residents of the blockaded Gaza Strip,…
Three importers cut Iran oil shipments to zero: U.S. envoy
Middle East
April 3, 2019
Three importers cut Iran oil shipments to zero: U.S. envoy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Three of eight importers granted waivers by Washington to buy oil from Iran have now cut their…
US, China leading race for 5G wireless: survey
Technology
April 2, 2019
US, China leading race for 5G wireless: survey
The United States and China are in a virtual deadlock in the race for 5G, or fifth-generation wireless networks expected…
Boeing must do more work on proposed 737 fix: US regulator
World
April 2, 2019
Boeing must do more work on proposed 737 fix: US regulator
Boeing must perform more work on a proposed fix to its 737 MAX aircraft before it can be submitted for…
NATO chief to meet Trump, alliance critic, on anniversary
World
April 2, 2019
NATO chief to meet Trump, alliance critic, on anniversary
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg was due to meet President Donald Trump Tuesday ahead of celebrations for the 70th anniversary…
American hackers helped UAE spy on Al Jazeera Chairman, BBC Host
Middle East
April 2, 2019
American hackers helped UAE spy on Al Jazeera Chairman, BBC Host
A group of American hackers who once worked for U.S. intelligence agencies helped the United Arab Emirates spy on a BBC…
Algeria’s president: From freedom fighter to public enemy
Middle East
April 2, 2019
Algeria’s president: From freedom fighter to public enemy
PARIS (AP) — He fought to free Algeria from colonizer France, he reconciled his war-ravaged nation and he negotiated with…