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UAE says it intercepts 2 ballistic missiles over Abu Dhabi
Middle East
January 24, 2022
UAE says it intercepts 2 ballistic missiles over Abu Dhabi
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates intercepted two ballistic missiles claimed by Yemen’s Huthi rebels over…
Party-hard Dubai ponders new workweek debate: When’s brunch?
Middle East
January 24, 2022
Party-hard Dubai ponders new workweek debate: When’s brunch?
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Friday will never be the same again. For those with means in Dubai, the…
Talks with Taliban begin in Norway
Middle East
January 23, 2022
Talks with Taliban begin in Norway
OSLO, Norway (AP) — A Taliban delegation led by acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Sunday started three days…
Heavy gunfire reported at Burkina Faso military base
World
January 23, 2022
Heavy gunfire reported at Burkina Faso military base
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Heavy gunfire rang out at a military base in Burkina Faso’s capital early Sunday, prompting…
Russia rejects UK claim of trying to replace Ukraine leader
World
January 23, 2022
Russia rejects UK claim of trying to replace Ukraine leader
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday rejected a British claim that Russia was seeking to replace Ukraine’s government…
UAE bans flying of recreational drones after fatal attack
Middle East
January 23, 2022
UAE bans flying of recreational drones after fatal attack
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates has banned the flying of drones in the country for…
In Kashmir, India batters press freedom — and journalists
World
January 23, 2022
In Kashmir, India batters press freedom — and journalists
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — For five years, Sajad Gul wrote about conflict wracking his homeland, a disputed Himalayan territory where…
US-backed fighters chase IS gunmen near prison in Syria
Middle East
January 23, 2022
US-backed fighters chase IS gunmen near prison in Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — Kurdish-led fighters advanced slowly Saturday under the cover of U.S.-led coalition air power in Syria’s northeast. Intense…
China’s success taming virus could make exit strategy harder
World
January 23, 2022
China’s success taming virus could make exit strategy harder
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The sweeping “zero-tolerance” strategy that China has used to keep COVID-19 case numbers low and its…
Britain says Russia seeking to replace Ukraine government
World
January 23, 2022
Britain says Russia seeking to replace Ukraine government
LONDON (AP) — The British government on Saturday accused Russia of seeking to replace Ukraine’s government with a pro-Moscow administration,…