THE HAGUE (REUTERS, AFP) – The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) said on Wednesday (March 3) that she had opened a formal…
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Iraq receives first Covid-19 vaccines, gift from China
BAGHDAD (AFP) – Iraq on Tuesday (March 2) received 50,000 Sinopharm vaccines donated by China, the health ministry announced, launching a long-awaited vaccination campaign. Health…
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Khashoggi's fiancee demands punishment for Saudi prince
ISTANBUL (AFP) – The Turkish fiancee of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi and a UN rapporteur both called on Washington on Monday (March 1) to punish…
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Iran Rejects Nuclear Deal Talks With U.S. Proposed by Europe
Iran on Sunday rejected an offer to negotiate directly with the United States in an informal meeting proposed by Europeans to revive the nuclear deal…
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Israel freezes programme to send Covid-19 shots abroad, after 'vaccine diplomacy' move faces criticism
JERUSALEM (REUTERS) – Israel has frozen its programme to send Covid-19 vaccines abroad to buy international goodwill, Defence Minister Benny Gantz said on Thursday (Feb…
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German Court Convicts Former Syrian Official of Crimes Against Humanity
BEIRUT, Lebanon — A court in Germany convicted a former Syrian security officer on Wednesday of aiding and abetting crimes against humanity for his role…
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Israel’s Beaches Are Littered With Tar After Mysterious Oil Spill
JERUSALEM — A large oil spill from an unknown source has devastated sea life in the Mediterranean and spewed tons of tar across more than…
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Israel sharing some Covid-19 vaccines with Palestinians, Honduras, Czech Republic
JERUSALEM (REUTERS) – Israel said on Tuesday (Feb 23) it was giving small amounts of surplus Covid-19 vaccines to Palestinian-run territories as well as to…
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Former Saudi oil minister Yamani, the face of 1973 oil embargo, dies at 90
DUBAI (REUTERS) – Saudi Arabia’s Sheikh Zaki Yamani, the embodiment of the ascent of Arab petroleum power and the face of the 1973 oil embargo…
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Iraq's ancient Christian community, decimated by violence, fear
BAGHDAD (AFP) – Some fled after the United States-led invasion, others during sectarian bloodshed and more following extremist attacks. Iraq’s last two violent decades have…
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Erik Prince, Trump Ally, Violated Libya Arms Embargo, U.N. Report Says
NAIROBI, Kenya — Erik Prince, the former head of the security contractor Blackwater Worldwide and a prominent supporter of former President Donald J. Trump, violated…
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Erik Prince, Trump Ally, Violated Libya Arms Embargo, U.N. Report Says
NAIROBI, Kenya — Erik Prince, the former head of the security contractor Blackwater Worldwide and a prominent supporter of former President Donald J. Trump, violated…
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UAE says Dubai princess whose 'hostage' video sparked global concern is being cared for at home
DUBAI (REUTERS) – The United Arab Emirates said on Friday (Feb 19) that Sheikha Latifa, one of the ruler of Dubai’s daughters, was being cared…
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UN asks UAE for proof that princess is still alive following 'disturbing' video footage
GENEVA (AFP) – The UN Human Rights Office said on Friday (Feb 19) it has asked the United Arab Emirates for proof that Dubai’s Sheikha…
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