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Syrian army says air defences intercepted ‘Israeli aggression’ over Damascus

Syrian army says air defences intercepted ‘Israeli aggression’ over Damascus

AMMAN (Reuters) – Syria’s army said on Monday the country’s air defenses had intercepted “Israeli aggression” over the capital, Damascus,…
Iran will scale back its nuclear commitments if 2015 obligations not revived

Iran will scale back its nuclear commitments if 2015 obligations not revived

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran will further scale back its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal if other parties to the…
Firefighters battle Afghan-Iran border blaze for a 2nd day

Firefighters battle Afghan-Iran border blaze for a 2nd day

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Firefighters struggled for a second day Sunday to battle a massive fire that began when a…
As vaccinations lag, Israel combats online misinformation

As vaccinations lag, Israel combats online misinformation

JERUSALEM (AP) — After surging ahead in the race to vaccinate its population against the coronavirus, Israel is blaming online…
Kurdish militants executed 13 kidnapped Turks, Ankara claims

Kurdish militants executed 13 kidnapped Turks, Ankara claims

Members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) executed 13 kidnapped Turks in northern Iraq this week, the Turkish government alleged on…
Dubai airport sees passenger traffic drop 70% amid pandemic

Dubai airport sees passenger traffic drop 70% amid pandemic

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai International Airport saw the coronavirus pandemic push passenger traffic down by an unprecedented…
Heavy clashes rage in central Yemen; dozens killed

Heavy clashes rage in central Yemen; dozens killed

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Heavy fighting between forces of Yemen’s internationally recognized government and huthi rebels raged again on Sunday,…
United Arab Emirates publishes first photo from Mars probe

United Arab Emirates publishes first photo from Mars probe

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates on Sunday published the first image for its Mars probe…
Turkey says it finds bodies of 13 killed by militants in Iraq

Turkey says it finds bodies of 13 killed by militants in Iraq

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish soldiers conducting an operation against Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants in northern Iraq have found the…
Tunisian police abuse allegations cloud democratic gains

Tunisian police abuse allegations cloud democratic gains

TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisian police took Ahmed Gam from the shop where he worked, accused him of looting during recent…
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