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Qatar rejects accusations of meddling in Bahrain internal affairs
Qatar rejects accusations of meddling in Bahrain's political disputes and internal conflicts, Qatar's foreign ministry said on Monday. Three senior members of Bahrain's opposition movement were sentenced to life in prison on Sunday over charges
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Khashoggi sons ask Saudi Arabia to return father’s body
The sons of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi have asked Saudi authorities to return the body of their father so the family can properly grieve, they told CNN in an interview. Khashoggi was killed inside
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Following the money: Using tech to tackle corruption in Nigeria
In 2012, Nigeria witnessed the worst flood in nearly five decades. Two million people were displaced and around 363 killed. Crops, homes, and entire communities were destroyed. The central government swung into action and disbursed around
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Iran looks to Europe as US reimposes sanctions
The European Union has come up with a mechanism to facilitate payments for exports from Iran and offset the effects of US sanctions, reimposed on Monday. But some experts warn it may not be
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Jordan says Israel wants to discuss border land deals
DUBAI: While Iran braces for a new set of sanctions on Monday that will target its oil, shipping, energy and banking sectors, US measures have already taken a heavy toll on the Islamic republic.As
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Carp ‘annihilated’ as Iraq’s water pollution woes worsen
DUBAI: While Iran braces for a new set of sanctions on Monday that will target its oil, shipping, energy and banking sectors, US measures have already taken a heavy toll on the Islamic republic.As
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Aid workers reach remote Syrian camp for 1st time
DUBAI: While Iran braces for a new set of sanctions on Monday that will target its oil, shipping, energy and banking sectors, US measures have already taken a heavy toll on the Islamic republic.As
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US, South Korea hold small-scale drills ahead of N Korea talks
About 500 American and South Korean marines began small-scale military drills on Monday, days before US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is due to hold talks with North Korea on denuclearisation and a planned
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US reinstates tough Iran sanctions amid anger in Tehran
The United States has reimposed oil and financial sanctions against Iran, significantly turning up the pressure on Tehran in order to curb its alleged missile and nuclear programmes. The move on Monday will restore US
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Indonesia starts review of Lion Air operations after fatal crash
Indonesian authorities are conducting an in-depth review of Lion Air after one of the airline's planes crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff from Jakarta killing all 189 people on board. The "special audit"


