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Pope Francis condemns burning of Koran – UAE newspaper

Pope Francis condemns burning of Koran – UAE newspaper

July 3, 2023July 5, 2023 · World News

DUBAI, July 3 (Reuters) – Pope Francis said the burning of the Muslim holy book, the Koran, has made him angry and disgusted and that he condemned and…

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Israeli troops and drones hit Jenin in major West Bank operation

Israeli troops and drones hit Jenin in major West Bank operation

July 3, 2023July 5, 2023 · World News

Hundreds of Israeli troops in one of biggest operations in years Drone strikes target building in Jenin refugee camp Gunfire and explosions heard for hours as drones circle…

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Iran says to form naval alliance with Gulf states to ensure regional stability

Iran says to form naval alliance with Gulf states to ensure regional stability

June 3, 2023June 3, 2023 · World News

June 3 (Reuters) – Iran’s navy commander said his country and Saudi Arabia, as well as three other Gulf states, plan to form a naval alliance that will…

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Turkey’s Erdogan signals economic U-turn in picking orthodox Simsek

Turkey’s Erdogan signals economic U-turn in picking orthodox Simsek

June 3, 2023June 4, 2023 · World News

Erdogan begins new five-year term after runoff win Unorthodox rate cuts had exacerbated cost-of-living crisis Economy under deep strain, Simsek seen reversing course ANKARA, June 3 (Reuters) –…

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Saudi embrace of Assad sends strong signal to US

Saudi embrace of Assad sends strong signal to US

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 · World News

MbS sends reminder to US on who calls the shots in region Mbs a player whom Washington can neither disregard nor disavow He is forging ties with other…

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In Turkey election, Erdogan doesn’t flinch as he fights for political life

In Turkey election, Erdogan doesn’t flinch as he fights for political life

May 14, 2023May 14, 2023 · World News

Erdogan faces tight race against emboldened opposition Cost-of-living crisis seen as denting his chances Two-decade transformation of Turkey on the line ANKARA, May 14 (Reuters) – Turkish President…

Read more In Turkey election, Erdogan doesn’t flinch as he fights for political life
Turkey faces runoff election with Erdogan leading

Turkey faces runoff election with Erdogan leading

May 14, 2023May 17, 2023 · World News

Neither Erdogan or his challenger pass 50% threshold Erdogan ahead after 20-year rule Rivals spar over election count ISTANBUL, May 14 (Reuters) – Turkey headed for a runoff…

Read more Turkey faces runoff election with Erdogan leading
Airman suspected of leaking secret US documents hit with federal charges

Airman suspected of leaking secret US documents hit with federal charges

April 14, 2023April 15, 2023 · World News

BOSTON, April 14 (Reuters) – A 21-year-old member of the U.S. Air National Guard accused of leaking top secret military intelligence records online was charged on Friday with…

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Attacks on Iran-linked bases in Syria will draw swift response, spokesperson says

Attacks on Iran-linked bases in Syria will draw swift response, spokesperson says

March 25, 2023March 27, 2023 · World News

BEIRUT, March 25 (Reuters) – Strikes on Iranian-linked bases in Syria would draw a quick response, an Iranian security spokesperson said on Saturday, after the reported death of…

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Saudi Arabia could invest in Iran ‘very quickly’ after agreement – minister

Saudi Arabia could invest in Iran ‘very quickly’ after agreement – minister

March 15, 2023March 16, 2023 · World News

RIYADH, March 15 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said on Wednesday that Saudi investments into Iran could happen “very quickly” following an agreement to restore…

Read more Saudi Arabia could invest in Iran ‘very quickly’ after agreement – minister
Another Norfolk Southern train derails in Ohio, railroad says no toxins aboard

Another Norfolk Southern train derails in Ohio, railroad says no toxins aboard

March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 · World News

March 4 (Reuters) – A Norfolk Southern (NSC.N) train derailed in Ohio on Saturday, the second such incident involving the railroad in that state in about a month,…

Read more Another Norfolk Southern train derails in Ohio, railroad says no toxins aboard
Iran makes sweeping pledge of cooperation to IAEA before board meeting

Iran makes sweeping pledge of cooperation to IAEA before board meeting

March 5, 2023March 7, 2023 · World News

VIENNA, March 4 (Reuters) – Iran has given sweeping assurances to the U.N. nuclear watchdog that it will finally assist a long-stalled investigation into uranium particles found at…

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Protests break out in Iran over schoolgirl illnesses

Protests break out in Iran over schoolgirl illnesses

March 5, 2023March 7, 2023 · World News

DUBAI, March 4 (Reuters) – Worried parents protested in Iran’s capital Tehran and other cities on Saturday over a wave of suspected poison attacks that have affected schoolgirls…

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Host India doesn’t want G20 to discuss further Russia sanctions – sources

Host India doesn’t want G20 to discuss further Russia sanctions – sources

February 23, 2023February 24, 2023 · World News

BENGALURU, Feb 22 (Reuters) – India does not want the G20 to discuss additional sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine during New Delhi’s one-year presidency of…

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Indian truckers say Hindenburg report a godsend in Adani dispute

Indian truckers say Hindenburg report a godsend in Adani dispute

February 23, 2023February 25, 2023 · World News

India’s Adani reopens two cement plants after freight dispute Truckers believe Hindenburg report was answer to their prayers Adani says amicable resolution reached after negotiations DARLAGHAT, India Feb…

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After quake, Syrian schools silent as teachers, students perish

After quake, Syrian schools silent as teachers, students perish

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 · World News

JANDARIS, Syria, Feb 12 (Reuters) – An eerie silence lay over the courtyard of Ramadan al-Suleiman’s nursery in northern Syria on Sunday as he picked his way through…

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Turkey orders arrests over collapsed buildings in earthquake

Turkey orders arrests over collapsed buildings in earthquake

February 13, 2023February 14, 2023 · World News

Government vows meticulous probe into those responsible Nearly 25,000 buildings collapsed or badly damaged Opposition has accused government of not enforcing regulations Erdogan says opposition lies to besmirch…

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CIA chief warns against underestimating Xi’s ambitions toward Taiwan

CIA chief warns against underestimating Xi’s ambitions toward Taiwan

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 · World News

WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) – U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns said on Thursday that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ambitions toward Taiwan should not be underestimated, despite…

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Adani’s market losses top 0 bln as crisis shockwaves spread

Adani’s market losses top $100 bln as crisis shockwaves spread

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 · World News

Market rout deepens in Indian tycoon Adani’s shares Adani Enterprises loses $26 bln in value since report Falls after Adani pulled share sale, investors spooked Analysts say signals…

Read more Adani’s market losses top $100 bln as crisis shockwaves spread
Turkey summons nine Western ambassadors over security alerts

Turkey summons nine Western ambassadors over security alerts

February 3, 2023February 5, 2023 · World News

ANKARA, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Turkey summoned ambassadors of nine Western countries including the United States and Sweden on Thursday to criticise their decisions to temporarily shut diplomatic…

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