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Oil price plunge threatens Iraq recovery
Middle East

Oil price plunge threatens Iraq recovery

BAGHDAD (AP) — The latest plunge in oil prices has dealt a heavy blow to Iraq’s stagnating economy, threatening the…
US, Israel exit UNESCO, claim bias
World

US, Israel exit UNESCO, claim bias

PARIS (AP) — The United States and Israel officially quit UNESCO, the UN’s educational, scientific and cultural agency, at the…
Cuba celebrates 60 years of revolution amongst challenges and change
World

Cuba celebrates 60 years of revolution amongst challenges and change

  Cuba will celebrate 60 years of revolution on Tuesday amidst economic crises and political reforms, the first time it…
Democrat Warren enters 2020 White House race
World

Democrat Warren enters 2020 White House race

  Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren — an outspoken critic of Wall Street and nemesis of Donald Trump — entered the…
Big Apple joins in ringing in New Year after rough 2018
Life & Style

Big Apple joins in ringing in New Year after rough 2018

  New York City’s crystal ball dropped as rain-soaked throngs in Times Square cheered and smooched in celebration, joining revelers…
Kim warns N. Korea could consider change of tack
World

Kim warns N. Korea could consider change of tack

  Nuclear-armed North Korea wants good relations with the US but could consider a change of approach if Washington maintains…
White House chief: Trump not building a ‘wall’
World

White House chief: Trump not building a ‘wall’

  Outgoing White House chief John Kelly said in an interview published Sunday that he had “nothing but compassion” for…
Volunteers strive to stave off shutdown chaos at US parks
World

Volunteers strive to stave off shutdown chaos at US parks

  Sabra Purdy is just back from Joshua Tree National Park in southern California, which was crammed with tourists. It…
US-Palestinian jailed for life for Jerusalem land sale
Middle East

US-Palestinian jailed for life for Jerusalem land sale

RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – A Palestinian court sentenced an American-Palestinian who owned property in Jerusalem on Monday to life…
Iraq hints at bigger role in Syria after US withdrawal
Middle East

Iraq hints at bigger role in Syria after US withdrawal

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq’s prime minister said on Sunday that top security officials from Baghdad had met Syrian President Bashar…
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