Arab World
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Germany takes steps to buy advanced Israeli anti-missile shield for $4.3 billion
The German government has asked lawmakers to approve an advance payment for the purchase of the sophisticated Arrow 3 air-defense system from…
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‘As Palestinian youths, the political process has failed us’
Palestinians under the age of 30 have never had a chance to vote in an election and many say they…
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Netanyahu’s corruption trial begins
The trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in alleged corruption charges, began Monday and is expected to last for…
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Lebanon’s Hezbollah mobilizes to block IMF’s Azour for presidency
The Iran-backed Hezbollah and its closest allies are set to torpedo an attempt by rivals to elect a senior IMF…
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Ukraine declares 7 settlements reclaimed from Russia in 1 week of counter-offensive
A Russian fighter was killed and several others wounded in Syria’s northern province of Aleppo on Monday, a war monitor and a…
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Insurance secured for decaying Yemen tanker before oil transfer
Insurance cover has been finalized for a decaying tanker moored off Yemen’s coast as part of the preparations for a complex oil…
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Saudi energy minister expects more announcements of cooperation agreements with China
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Sunday that he expects more announcements of cooperation agreements between Saudi Arabia…
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ISIS blamed for Iraq attack that killed three soldiers, military official says
Three Iraqi soldiers were killed and four others were wounded Sunday in a pre-dawn attack in the country’s north blamed on…
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GCC-China free trade deal must protect emerging industries: Saudi investment minister
The free trade deal being negotiated between China and the Gulf Cooperation Council needs to protect emerging Gulf industries, the Saudi investment…
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EU considering major Tunisia $967 mln aid package, von der Leyen says
The European Union is ready to mobilize up to $967.35 million (900 million euros) to support Tunisia’s economy, plus an…
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