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Biden says Iranian enrichment to 60 percent unhelpful, but glad about talks

Biden says Iranian enrichment to 60 percent unhelpful, but glad about talks

US President Joe Biden on Friday called Iran’s enrichment of uranium to 60 percent purity unhelpful but said he is…
UN: 40 civilian casualties in central Yemen in March alone

UN: 40 civilian casualties in central Yemen in March alone

CAIRO (AP) — The ongoing battle between Yemen’s Huthi rebels and government forces in the central province of Marib has…
Iran starts enriching uranium to 60 percent, its highest level ever

Iran starts enriching uranium to 60 percent, its highest level ever

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran began enriching uranium Friday to its highest-ever purity, edging close to weapons-grade levels,…
Coronavirus: Arab countries struggle with high vaccine hesitancy

Coronavirus: Arab countries struggle with high vaccine hesitancy

Earlier this week Mahmoud, an Iraqi civil servant, had an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment in Baghdad. The 34-year-old…
Muslims mark 1st Ramadan Friday prayers in Jerusalem

Muslims mark 1st Ramadan Friday prayers in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM (AP) — Tens of thousands of Muslim worshippers gathered at a sacred Jerusalem plaza for the first Friday prayers…
Ambassador: UAE played part in India-Pakistan cease-fire

Ambassador: UAE played part in India-Pakistan cease-fire

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates played a role in getting longtime Asian rivals India and…
Iran to purchase 60M Russian vaccines as coronavirus surges

Iran to purchase 60M Russian vaccines as coronavirus surges

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has finalized a deal with Russia to purchase 60 million doses of Sputnik V coronavirus…
Mideast’s largest mall operator to expand amid vaccine hopes

Mideast’s largest mall operator to expand amid vaccine hopes

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Middle East’s largest operator of malls expects revenue and earnings to climb back…
Israeli army: Rocket from Gaza hits south Israel

Israeli army: Rocket from Gaza hits south Israel

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military says a projectile fired from the Gaza Strip Thursday evening landed in south of…
1 killed, 12 wounded in market explosion in Iraq’s capital

1 killed, 12 wounded in market explosion in Iraq’s capital

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — A powerful explosion rocked a market in east Baghdad on Thursday, killing one person and injuring…
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