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Man killed after setting himself on fire outside Tunisian synagogue, two others injured
A man set himself on fire in front of the Grand Synagogue in the Tunisian capital and was killed by…
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UN chief urges release of staff held by Yemen’s Houthis
UN chief Antonio Guterres called Friday for the “immediate and unconditional” release of all humanitarian staff held by Yemen’s Houthis, saying…
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US says temporary ceasefire extension between Lebanese Hezbollah, Israel ‘urgently needed’
The White House said Friday that a “short, temporary ceasefire extension is urgently needed” in Lebanon, citing the need to ensure Hezbollah…
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Israeli forces to stay in south Lebanon beyond withdrawal deadline
Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon beyond a Sunday deadline stipulated in a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah because the…
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Saudi Arabia discusses lifting Syrian sanctions with Europe and US, minister says
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Friday from Damascus that his country was engaged in an active…
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US judge bans some January 6 rioters from capital without court permission
A United States federal judge has barred several high-profile figures who took part in the Capitol riot on January 6,…
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‘This guy is dangerous’: British Pakistanis fear Musk is stoking racism
Azmat Khan, a British Pakistani taxi driver, is not usually much of a worrier. But recently, as he drives his…
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France expresses concerns over Israel military action in Jenin
France on Wednesday expressed concerns over Israel’s military operation this week in the West Bank city of Jenin, which resulted…
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Scrapping sanctions ‘key’ to restoring stability in Syria, foreign minister says
Syria’s top diplomat said Wednesday that lifting economic sanctions imposed during the rule of ousted president Bashar al-Assad was “key” to restoring…
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Freed Spanish hostage set to land in Algerian air base
A plane carrying Spanish hostage Gilbert Navarro, who was kidnapped in North Africa on Jan. 17, was expected to land…
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