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Israel’s top diplomat makes first visit to Morocco since upgrade in ties
Middle East

Israel’s top diplomat makes first visit to Morocco since upgrade in ties

JERUSALEM, Aug 11 (Reuters) – Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid departed for Morocco on Wednesday in what will be the…
Afghanistan: President Ashraf Ghani visits besieged city
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Afghanistan: President Ashraf Ghani visits besieged city

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani flew to the besieged northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif on Wednesday, in a bid to rally forces. He…
Dubai’s busy airport sees passenger traffic drop 40% in 2021
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Dubai’s busy airport sees passenger traffic drop 40% in 2021

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest airport for international travel, handled some 40 percent…
In Iran, slow vaccinations fuel anger in unending pandemic
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In Iran, slow vaccinations fuel anger in unending pandemic

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranians are suffering through yet another surge in the coronavirus pandemic — their country’s…
Egypt, Israel discuss cooperation in natural gas sector
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Egypt, Israel discuss cooperation in natural gas sector

Egyptian Petroleum Minister Tarek al-Mulla and Israeli Energy Minister Karine Elharrar are discussing cooperation between the two countries in natural…
UAE real estate firm Sky to invest around $1 bn in Egypt by 2023
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UAE real estate firm Sky to invest around $1 bn in Egypt by 2023

CAIRO, Aug 10 (Reuters) – Real estate firm Sky Abu Dhabi Developments is looking to invest 15 billion Egyptian pounds…
US vows to isolate Taliban if they take power by force
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US vows to isolate Taliban if they take power by force

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A US peace envoy brought a warning to the Taliban on Tuesday that any government that…
More than 200 arrested in latest Saudi anti-corruption purge
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More than 200 arrested in latest Saudi anti-corruption purge

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia announced the arrest of 207 employees across about a dozen government ministries…
Iranian stands trial in Sweden for 1980s war crimes, murder
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Iranian stands trial in Sweden for 1980s war crimes, murder

STOCKHOLM (AP) — The trial of an Iranian citizen accused of committing grave war crimes and murder during the final…
In Dubai, Filipina pulls no punches in jokes on Mideast life
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In Dubai, Filipina pulls no punches in jokes on Mideast life

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Peering out into the darkened audience of a Dubai bar, comedian Imah Dumagay leaned…
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