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Palestinian refugee agency warns of instability amid crisis

Palestinian refugee agency warns of instability amid crisis

BEIRUT (AP) — The UN agency for Palestinian refugees is experiencing a financial crisis that could force it to halt…
Leader of Libya’s UN-backed gov’t wants to hand over power

Leader of Libya’s UN-backed gov’t wants to hand over power

CAIRO (AP) — The head of Libya’s UN-supported government said Wednesday night that he wants to hand over power to…
Warnings as Lebanon misses government formation deadline

Warnings as Lebanon misses government formation deadline

BEIRUT (AP) — France said on Wednesday it regretted that Lebanese political leaders have failed to form a new government…
Middle East stocks: Most Gulf markets gain; Saudi bourse slips

Middle East stocks: Most Gulf markets gain; Saudi bourse slips

(Reuters) – Most Middle Eastern markets ended higher on Wednesday, with Bahrain outperforming the region, while bank stocks weighed on…
DP World, Israeli firm to bid for Haifa port privatization

DP World, Israeli firm to bid for Haifa port privatization

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai-based port operator DP World said Wednesday it would partner with an Israeli firm…
Cyprus says ready for a dialogue with Turkey but not under threats

Cyprus says ready for a dialogue with Turkey but not under threats

ATHENS (Reuters) – Cyprus is ready to engage in dialogue with Turkey to resolve differences but not under threats, the…
UN warns of Yemen famine, no aid from Saudis, UAE, Kuwait

UN warns of Yemen famine, no aid from Saudis, UAE, Kuwait

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The UN humanitarian chief warned Tuesday that “the specter of famine” has returned to conflict-torn Yemen…
Feds: Men hacked US sites after killing of Iranian general

Feds: Men hacked US sites after killing of Iranian general

BOSTON (AP) — Two computer hackers have been indicted on charges that they defaced websites across the US in retaliation…
UN demands all countries enforce UN arms embargo on Libya

UN demands all countries enforce UN arms embargo on Libya

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The UN Security Council adopted a resolution Tuesday demanding that all countries enforce the widely violated…
Israel strikes Gaza after rocket fire during US ceremony

Israel strikes Gaza after rocket fire during US ceremony

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military struck Hamas militant sites in the Gaza Strip early Wednesday in response to rocket…
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