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Iran strikes defiant tone at UN under crushing US sanctions

Iran strikes defiant tone at UN under crushing US sanctions

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Grappling with a weakened economy and the Middle East’s worst coronavirus outbreak, Iran’s president…
Turkey, Greece agree to resume talks after four years

Turkey, Greece agree to resume talks after four years

ATHENS/ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey and Greece have agreed to resume talks over their contested maritime claims in the eastern Mediterranean…
‘The port came to us’: Story behind AP photo of Beirut blast

‘The port came to us’: Story behind AP photo of Beirut blast

JIYYEH, Beirut (AP) — When Mustafa Kinno felt the ground shake and heard the deafening blast toward the port, he…
Turkey probes death of American journalist Andre Vltchek

Turkey probes death of American journalist Andre Vltchek

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish authorities are investigating the death of an American author and journalist who died while traveling…
In Tel Aviv COVID-19 ward, warnings of dwindling hospital capacity

In Tel Aviv COVID-19 ward, warnings of dwindling hospital capacity

TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Inside a fast-filling coronavirus ward in a Tel Aviv hospital, doctors rush to treat critical-care patients…
Saudi Arabia to launch app for Mecca pilgrims amid virus

Saudi Arabia to launch app for Mecca pilgrims amid virus

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia on Monday released new details on how it plans to gradually allow Muslims…
Yemen gets new virus hospital after other facilities close

Yemen gets new virus hospital after other facilities close

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Red Cross on Monday announced the opening of a new field hospital in southern Yemen…
Road to Saudi ties with Israel being paved, cautiously

Road to Saudi ties with Israel being paved, cautiously

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia, the most powerful Arab nation and home to Islam’s holiest sites, has…
Palestinians arrest supporters of Abbas rival based in UAE

Palestinians arrest supporters of Abbas rival based in UAE

RAMALLAH, West Bank/GAZA (Reuters) – Palestinian security forces arrested over half a dozen supporters of an exiled Palestinian politician who…
US imposes Iran sanctions, says UN penalties resume despite skepticism

US imposes Iran sanctions, says UN penalties resume despite skepticism

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Monday slapped new sanctions on Iran’s defense ministry and others involved in its…
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