JERUSALEM/TEGUCIGALPA (REUTERS) – Honduras hopes to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv by the end of 2020, Honduran President Juan Orlando…
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Thousands of Israelis in first protests since renewed nationwide coronavirus lockdown
JERUSALEM (AFP) – Thousands of Israeli protesters gathered Sunday (Sept 20) in Jerusalem to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the first such…
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Jailed Iran human rights lawyer hospitalised after hunger strike
Nasrin Sotoudeh was on hunger strike for over 40 days, seeking freeing of political prisoners, better jail conditions. Imprisoned Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh…
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US claims UN sanctions on Iran reinstated. The world disagrees
Washington isolated as global allies and adversaries say its unilateral move targeting Tehran has no legal standing. Tehran, Iran – The United States has broken…
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Libya's NOC lifts force majeure on oil in ports without fighters
Move by the National Oil Corporation comes after eastern-based forces announced lifting of eight-month blockade. Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has lifted a force majeure…
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Israelis Prepare to Celebrate the Year’s Holiest Days Under Lockdown
As the pandemic in the country worsens, officials warn that new restrictions might not be enough to cut infection rates significantly. Many people question the…
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Israel bombs Gaza after militants' rockets eclipse peace deal signing
GAZA CITY • Israel bombed Gaza yesterday after militants fired rockets through the night, overshadowing the signing of landmark normalisation deals with the United Arab…
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Two wounded in Israel after rockets fired from Gaza during signing of peace deal in US
JERUSALEM (AFP) – At least two people were wounded in Israel by rocket fire from Hamas-controlled Gaza on Tuesday (Sept 15), emergency services said, as…
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UAE announces emergency approval for use of Covid-19 vaccine
DUBAI (REUTERS) – The United Arab Emirates on Monday (Sept 14) granted emergency approval for use of a coronavirus vaccine, six weeks after human trials…
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Israeli handed 3 life sentences for killing Palestinian family
Court gives Jewish settler three life sentences for murdering a Palestinian toddler and his parents in an arson attack. An Israeli court handed a Jewish…
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Discordant voices on Bahrain deal with Israel
MANAMA (AFP) – Bahrainis opposed to forming diplomatic ties with Israel vented their frustration on Saturday (Sept 12), while lonelier voices supported the accord –…
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Turkey to conduct naval exercises off Cyprus coast
ISTANBUL (AFP) – Turkey announced it would conduct a live fire naval exercise off the coast of Cyprus between Saturday (Sept 12) and Monday despite the…
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Afghan peace talk: Afghan peace council chief says 'misery' in Afghanistan will end if two sides join hands
DOHA (REUTERS, AFP) – The head of Afghanistan’s peace council, Mr Abdullah Abdullah, said on Saturday (Sept 12) that if the Afghan government and Taleban insurgents…
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Mike Pompeo, Afghan negotiators converge on Qatar for peace talks
DOHA (AFP) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Afghan government negotiators converged in Doha on Friday (Sept 11) ahead of what promise to…
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