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Israel to improve coordination with Moscow over Syria after plane crash
JERUSALEM: Israel said on Thursday it would not halt strikes on Syria but would do more to "deconflict" them with Russian forces, after Moscow accused it of "irresponsible and unfriendly actions" that led to
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Egypt court removes judge who got Mubarak’s sons detained
BEIRUT: The leader of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah is boasting the group possesses “highly accurate” missiles despite Israeli attempts to prevent it from acquiring such weapons.Hassan Nasrallah spoke in a televised speech on Thursday to
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Ugandan pop star MP Bobi Wine arrested on arrival
Uganda's music star opposition politician Robert Kyagulanyi was taken by police after arriving back in the country from the United States where he received medical treatment for alleged torture. Widely known by his nickname
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European leaders pour scorn on British PM’s Brexit plan
The chance of Britain exiting from the European Union without an agreement on future relations appeared to rise on Thursday as European leaders attacked key demands in UK Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plan. At
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Meet the families who survive in the rubble of their former lives
As Yemen’s brutal conflict enters its fourth year, the sound of air attacks remains the daily wake up call for many families. Attacks on homes, hospitals and schools are the new normal across the
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Passengers hurt after Jet Airways flight loses cabin pressure
A Jet Airways flight returned to Mumbai, India, when 30 passengers complained of ear pain and nose-bleeding after the plane lost cabin pressure. Shortly after takeoff, the flight crew forgot to switch on the
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Malaysian ex-PM Najib hit with 25 new charges over 1MDB scandal
Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak has been hit with 25 new corruption charges linked to the 1MDB scandal. The new charges include four counts of abuse of power and 21 counts of money
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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan in UAE on state visit
Pakistan’s new prime minister, former cricket player Imran Khan, has visited the United Arab Emirates on his first official overseas trip, after concluding a state visit to Saudi Arabia. Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh
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Secretary-General of Arab League warns Palestine situation critical
The Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit warned of the deteriorating situation of Palestinians in occupied territories, pointing out that the current situation is cause for concern. Aboul Gheit said in a
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Palestinians say one killed as Israeli troops fire on Gaza protest
The Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit warned of the deteriorating situation of Palestinians in occupied territories, pointing out that the current situation is cause for concern. Aboul Gheit said in a


