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US politicians gather to remember John McCain
Politicians across the political divide have come together to remember US Senator John McCain - who died last week at age 81. Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W Bush and Bill Clinton were among
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Blasts from area of military airport shake Syrian capital
AMMAN: Palestinians reacted angrily on Saturday to a US decision to end all funding for the UN agency that assists some 5 million Palestinian refugees. The US, which until last year was by far
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Jordan to raise UNRWA funding at UN General Assembly
JEDDAH: The power of memory is strong when faced with difficult situations: Time and again, works of greatness emerge from personal tragedy, as they have with Mohamad Hafez, a Syrian sculptor and architect living
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Rebuilding Syria, a little at a time
JEDDAH: The power of memory is strong when faced with difficult situations: Time and again, works of greatness emerge from personal tragedy, as they have with Mohamad Hafez, a Syrian sculptor and architect living
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Ecuador bus crash kills 10, including children
A bus accident in southern Ecuador has killed at least 10 people, including three children, according to rescue workers. The vehicle was on its way to Loja when it crashed and overturned 21km south of
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Beetle infestation threatens Johannesburg’s forests
Johannesburg is home to one of the world’s largest urban forests, but it's come under threat from a tiny beetle. About 200 species of trees - many of them indigenous to South Africa -
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Wishing away Palestinian refugees: End of US’ UNRWA aid explained
The UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) has called the decision by the Trump administration to no longer commit funding "deeply regrettable" and "shocking". Chris Gunness, spokesperson for the United Nations Relief Works and Agency, said
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Venezuela refugees feel unwanted in Peru
Venezuelans leaving their country are finding life problematic in Peru. Racial slurs and hate speech have made it hard for many of them to feel safe. But some say the anti-migrant attitude is easier
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Residents of Jeju island offer helping hand to the Yemenis
Jeju, South Korea - When Cristina arrived on South Korea's Jeju island last December, she thought the move from Anyang, just outside capital Seoul, would help her catch up on life after a busy decade.
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Iraq hosts military chiefs from Iran, Russia and Syria
BAGHDAD: Senior Iraqi military commanders hosted their Russian, Iranian and Syrian counterparts in Baghdad on Saturday to discuss security cooperation and information-sharing in the Middle East, where Daesh continues to carry out attacks.The Iraqi


