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Muslim-majority countries plan street protests over Sweden Quran desecration
Muslim-majority nations expressed outrage Friday at the desecration of a copy of the Quran in Sweden. Some prepared for street demonstrations following…
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Dozens of African Hebrew Israelites face deportation from Israel
For two years, Toveet Israel and dozens of other residents of the Village of Peace have lived in fear. Dimona,…
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Sweden temporarily moves Iraq embassy staff for security reasons
Seconded staff and operations at the Swedish embassy in Baghdad have been relocated temporarily to Stockholm for security reasons after…
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Ericsson investigates reports of Iraq revoking work permits
Ericsson is investigating reports Baghdad has suspended employees’ work permits in Iraq and the potential implications for customers and staff…
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Saudi to summon Swedish charge d’affaires over burning, desecration of Quran
Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday that it would summon the Swedish charge d’affaires in the country to condemn the burning and…
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Russia says military plane exposed to coalition F-16s guidance systems over Syria
A Russian military aircraft was exposed to “the guidance systems” of F-16 fighter jets of the US-led coalition during a…
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Saudi Crown Prince declares adoption of decisions issued by GCC-Central Asia summit
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman declared on Wednesday the formal adoption of decisions issued by the Gulf Cooperation…
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian in West Bank violence: Palestinian officials
The Palestinian Health Ministry said a person was shot dead by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus before dawn on…
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Iraq will summon US ambassador over remarks about Christian church head
Iraq said early on Thursday it would summon the United States ambassador over remarks made by a US State Department…
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UAE, Turkey strengthen ties: $50 billion agreements announced during Erdogan’s visit
UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a joint accord establishing a high-level strategic…
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