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Sudan protest demands ‘legitimate’ but caused deaths, says Al-Bashir
DUBAI: While awareness of autism has improved in the Middle East, the stigma surrounding it still lingers, according to experts and parents of children with the condition, who are using World Autism Day to call
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Israeli watchdog finds online manipulation favoring Netanyahu ahead of vote
JERUSALEM: An Israeli cyber watchdog said Monday it has uncovered a network of fake online accounts backing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and slandering opponents ahead of next week’s general election.In a new report the
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Pentagon halts F-35 fighter jet equipment deliveries to Turkey
The Pentagon has suspended deliveries of equipment related the F-35 fighter jets to Turkey unless Ankara refuses to take a delivery of a Russian missile defence system. The United States has repeatedly warned Turkey that
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Singapore’s fake news bill poses ‘risks to freedom of speech’
Singapore's submission of wide-ranging fake news legislation in parliament has stoked fears from internet firms and human-rights groups that it may give the government too much power and hinder freedom of speech. The law,
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UN slams ‘inhuman’ Brunei stoning laws
The United Nations has criticised new "cruel and inhuman" laws set to take effect in Brunei this week, which impose death by stoning for adultery and gay sex, and amputations for theft. The controversial
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Fake social media accounts boost Netanyahu, watchdog says
A watchdog group in Israel says it has found a network of social media accounts spreading information about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of a national election. Noam Rotem and Yuval Adam, two researchers
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Mali warns of more turmoil if UN cuts peacekeeping forces
Government leaders in Mali have warned of a greater turmoil than the country is already in if the United Nations reduces its peacekeeping force. The mandate of the mission is due for renewal in
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In the Middle East, stigma surrounding autism continues to persists
DUBAI: While awareness of autism has improved in the Middle East, the stigma surrounding it still lingers, according to experts and parents of children with the condition, who are using World Autism Day to call
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Palestinians consider recalling envoy over Brazil’s Jerusalem trade mission
WASHINGTON: The United States has halted delivery of equipment related to the stealthy F-35 fighter aircraft to Turkey, sources familiar with the situation said, marking the first concrete US step to block delivery of
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US suspends F-35 deliveries to Turkey over Russian arms
WASHINGTON: The United States has halted delivery of equipment related to the stealthy F-35 fighter aircraft to Turkey, sources familiar with the situation said, marking the first concrete US step to block delivery of


