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By Sea of Galilee, archaeologists find ruins of early mosque
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By Sea of Galilee, archaeologists find ruins of early mosque

TIBERIAS, Israel (AP) — Archaeologists in Israel say they have discovered the remnants of an early mosque — believed to…
Dubai blamed for virus cases abroad; questions swirl at home
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Dubai blamed for virus cases abroad; questions swirl at home

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — After opening itself to New Year’s revelers, Dubai is now being blamed by several…
Lebanon surpasses record daily virus deaths amid protests
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Lebanon surpasses record daily virus deaths amid protests

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon hit a new daily record for COVID-19 fatalities Tuesday, registering 73 deaths as protesters took to…
US B-52 bomber again flies over Mideast amid Iran tensions
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US B-52 bomber again flies over Mideast amid Iran tensions

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The US military said Wednesday it again flew a B-52 bomber over the Middle…
Tunisia’s parliament approves Cabinet reshuffle amid protests
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Tunisia’s parliament approves Cabinet reshuffle amid protests

TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia’s parliament on Tuesday approved a Cabinet reshuffle that deepened the conflict between the prime minister and…
Report: Israeli settler population surged during Trump era
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Report: Israeli settler population surged during Trump era

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s West Bank settler population has grown at a far higher rate than the country as a…
Taliban backs vaccine drive as Afghan government receives $112 million funding pledge
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Taliban backs vaccine drive as Afghan government receives $112 million funding pledge

KABUL (Reuters) – The Taliban militant movement gave its backing on Tuesday for a coronavirus vaccination campaign in Afghanistan that…
Israeli military chief warns of new plans to strike Iran
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Israeli military chief warns of new plans to strike Iran

TEL AVIV (AP) — Israel’s military chief Tuesday warned the Biden administration against rejoining the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, even…
Amid crisis, Hezbollah ‘bank’ a lifeline for some Lebanese
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Amid crisis, Hezbollah ‘bank’ a lifeline for some Lebanese

BEIRUT (AP) — When Lebanon’s financial meltdown began in late 2019, Hassan Shoumar was locked out of his dollar savings…
US announces restoration of relations with Palestinians
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US announces restoration of relations with Palestinians

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — US President Joe Biden’s administration announced Tuesday it was restoring relations with the Palestinians and renewing…
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