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Roadside bomb attack misses Afghan vice president, but kills 10

Roadside bomb attack misses Afghan vice president, but kills 10

KABUL (Reuters) – A roadside bomb in Kabul targeted first Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh on Wednesday morning but he…
US sells ambassador home in Israel, securing Jerusalem move

US sells ambassador home in Israel, securing Jerusalem move

JERUSALEM (AP) — The US Embassy said Tuesday the State Department has sold the ambassador’s official residence near Tel Aviv…
Jordan resumes regular commercial flights after six-month halt during pandemic

Jordan resumes regular commercial flights after six-month halt during pandemic

AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan resumed regular international flights on Tuesday after being suspended for nearly six months because of the…
Experts: Libya rivals UAE, Russia, Turkey violate UN embargo

Experts: Libya rivals UAE, Russia, Turkey violate UN embargo

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The warring parties in Libya and their international backers — the United Arab Emirates, Russia and…
Israeli soldier’s plea deal in fatal shooting faces scrutiny

Israeli soldier’s plea deal in fatal shooting faces scrutiny

JERUSALEM (AP) — Ahmad Manasra was traveling home from a wedding when he spotted a family in distress on the…
Oil slides 5% to lowest since June on demand fears

Oil slides 5% to lowest since June on demand fears

LONDON (Reuters) – Oil slid five percent to below US$40 a barrel on Tuesday, its lowest since June, pressured by…
UN detects virus cases in Syrian refugee camp in Jordan

UN detects virus cases in Syrian refugee camp in Jordan

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — The UN refugee agency said on Tuesday it has confirmed two coronavirus cases in the Azraq…
Turkey gives IS militant 40 life sentences for 2017 attack

Turkey gives IS militant 40 life sentences for 2017 attack

A Turkish court on Monday sentenced an Islamic State suspect to life in prison over the New Year’s Eve attack…
Pakistan: Several dead after marble mine collapse

Pakistan: Several dead after marble mine collapse

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) – A collapse at a marble quarry in a remote area of Pakistan on Monday has killed…
Iraq to reopen borders for trade, bring back sports and dining

Iraq to reopen borders for trade, bring back sports and dining

CAIRO (Reuters) – Iraq is reopening its land border crossings, restaurants, hotels, and bringing back sporting events without spectators, the…
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