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Israel’s National Security Council ‘looking into’ NSO spyware allegations
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Israel’s National Security Council ‘looking into’ NSO spyware allegations

JERUSALEM, July 21 (Reuters) – Israel has set up a senior inter-ministerial team to “look into” proliferating allegations that spyware…
Turkey’s virus cases nearly twice the low touched in early July
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Turkey’s virus cases nearly twice the low touched in early July

ISTANBUL, July 20 (Reuters) – Turkey’s daily coronavirus cases rose to 8,780 on Tuesday, nearly double a low water mark…
Tunisian premier criticises ousted health minister on coronavirus
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Tunisian premier criticises ousted health minister on coronavirus

TUNIS, July 20 (Reuters) – Tunisian Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi on Tuesday accused the dismissed health minister of making “criminal”…
Turkey says part of Cyprus ghost town to reopen; EU, UK, US object
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Turkey says part of Cyprus ghost town to reopen; EU, UK, US object

NICOSIA, July 20 (Reuters) – Turkish Cypriot authorities announced on Tuesday a partial reopening of an abandoned town for potential…
Suicide attack in Iraq’s Sadr City kills at least 35, wounds dozens -sources
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Suicide attack in Iraq’s Sadr City kills at least 35, wounds dozens -sources

BAGHDAD, July 19 (Reuters) – A suicide bomber killed at least 35 people and wounded dozens in a crowded market…
Official: Sudan seeking debt relief from Gulf Arab nations
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Official: Sudan seeking debt relief from Gulf Arab nations

CAIRO (AP) — Sudan will seek relief from wealthy Gulf Arab nations, aiming to get as much as 60 percent…
Iran imposes week-long lockdown of Tehran as virus surges
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Iran imposes week-long lockdown of Tehran as virus surges

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Monday imposed a week-long lockdown on the capital, Tehran, and the surrounding region as…
Saudi citizens must have two COVID-19 vaccine doses for travel abroad – SPA
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Saudi citizens must have two COVID-19 vaccine doses for travel abroad – SPA

DUBAI, July 19 (Reuters) – Saudi citizens will need two COVID-19 vaccine doses before they can travel outside the kingdom…
Israeli firm’s spyware used to target journalists’ cell phones – reports
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Israeli firm’s spyware used to target journalists’ cell phones – reports

WASHINGTON, July 18 (Reuters) – An Israeli company’s spyware was used in attempted and successful hacks of 37 smartphones belonging…
Turkey slams top EU court on headscarf ban
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Turkey slams top EU court on headscarf ban

Turkey on Sunday denounced a judgment by the Luxembourg-based European Court of Justice (ECJ) to allow companies to ban the…
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