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‘Iran reports new record one-day virus death toll of 163’
Jul 05, 2020
TEHRAN — Iranian health authorities on Sunday announced 163 new deaths due to the COVID-19 disease, the country's highest official one-day toll since the outbreak began in February.The previous record of 162 deaths was announced on Monday in the Islamic republic, which has been battling the Middle East's deadliest outbreak of the novel coronavirus. ...
Dozens killed in Daesh, government clashes in Syria
Jul 04, 2020
BEIRUT —  Clashes between the Syrian army and the Daesh group have killed more t ...
Netanyahu hides cards on eve of Israel 'annexations' date
Jun 30, 2020
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — Israel's deputy premier has said West Bank annexations must wait ...
Protesters hit Sudan streets to demand long-awaited reforms
Jun 30, 2020
KHARTOUM — Tens of thousands of Sudanese protesters flocked to the streets Tuesday calling for reforms and demanding justice for those kille ...
US gov’t announces additional $696m in humanitarian assistance to Syrian people
Jun 30, 2020
AMMAN — At today’s fourth Brussels Conference on “Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region”, hosted by the European Union, Special Repr ...
Israel's annexation plans 'illegal' — UN rights chief
Jun 29, 2020
GENEVA — Israel's aim to annex parts of the occupied West Bank was clearly "illegal", the UN's human rights chief said on Monday, warning th ...
Record number of Syrians going hungry, aid groups warn
Jun 29, 2020
BEIRUT — Leading aid groups called on Monday for increased access and funding for millions of Syrians at risk of starvation, on the eve of a ...
‘Save my skin’: Migrants share stories of close shaves in Libya
Jun 29, 2020
ONBOARD THE OCEAN VIKING — Libya lies behind and Europe ahead though the mist — rescued migrants can dream a little onboard the Ocean Viking ...
9 Iran-backed fighters killed in 2nd raid in Syria in 24 hours — monitor
Jun 28, 2020
BEIRUT — Air strikes targeting positions of Iran-backed militias in eastern Syria killed nine fighters on Sunday in the second such raid in ...
Civilians among over 100 victims of Libya mines — UN
Jun 28, 2020
TRIPOLI — Mines have killed or wounded more than 100 people, including many civilians, south of Libya's capital following deadly combat betw ...
The men who bake up a ‘blessing’ in Tehran
Jun 28, 2020
 TEHRAN — They bake what Iranians call "the barakat [blessing] of the table", and it is eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner — traditi ...
Ethiopia says it is on track to fill mega-dam as AU pushes for deal
Jun 27, 2020
ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia said Saturday it was on schedule to begin filling a controversial mega-dam on the Blue Nile River within weeks but vo ...
Israel strikes Gaza in response to alleged rocket fire: Occupation forces
Jun 27, 2020
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — Israeli air force jets have struck Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip after rockets were fired on Friday from the territ ...
Libya's unity gov't says 'foreign air force' hit key base
Jul 05, 2020
Algeria buries remains of anti-French fighters, seeks Paris apology
Jul 05, 2020
Rockets target US interests despite arrests — Iraq military
Jul 05, 2020
Lebanon army scraps meat from meals as prices skyrocket
Jun 30, 2020
Lebanon summons US ambassador over Hizbollah remarks
Jun 28, 2020
UN says six migrants dead, dozens rescued off Libya coast
Jun 27, 2020
In first, Iraq detains pro-Iran fighters accused of anti-US rockets
Jun 27, 2020
Egypt executes Libyan militant for deadly police attack
Jun 27, 2020
Yemen weddings air on live TV to avoid shutdown
Jun 24, 2020
Louvre Abu Dhabi reopens after 100-day closure
Jun 24, 2020
Israel seeks Cypriot help on EU opposition to annexation
Jun 23, 2020
Five jailed after banned Algeria demonstration
Jun 23, 2020
Egypt to reopen cafes, places of worship, shisha ban stays
Jun 23, 2020
Taliban killed 291 Afghan security personnel in past week
Jun 23, 2020
Algeria says soldier killed in clash with armed group
Jun 21, 2020
Rockets hit near Baghdad airport — Iraqi military
Jun 16, 2020
Russia vows to stand firm by Iran on nuclear deal
Jun 16, 2020
UN nuclear watchdog chief asks Iran for access to disputed sites
Jun 15, 2020
Arms used against Saudi Arabia were of 'Iranian origin' — UN
Jun 13, 2020
UN chief wants 'more agile' mission in Lebanon
Jun 11, 2020
German FM voices 'serious concerns' over Israeli annexation plan
Jun 10, 2020
Dozens in Sudan protest against UN mission
Jun 10, 2020

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