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Lebanese president pledges safe return of Syrian refugees
BEIRUT: Lebanese President Michel Aoun pledged the safe return of Syrian refugees, with the European Union (EU) confirming it was ready to help in all areas of repatriation. Aoun met the EU’s foreign policy chief,
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Europe has ‘new understanding’ of Middle East, says Arab League spokesman
CAIRO: There is a new understanding between European leaders and their Middle Eastern counterparts following an historic summit, the Arab League spokesman said. The two-day meeting took place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, and it was
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Vietnam’s economy races ahead. But can it keep the wheels on?
Hanoi, Vietnam - With a few taps of their smartphone screens, hungry officials converging on Hanoi for a summit between the leaders of the United States and North Korea this week can send delivery drivers racing through honking motorbike traffic.
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Amnesty criticises rights crackdowns in Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt
Human rights group Amnesty International has highlighted crackdowns on freedom of speech and political opposition in Saudi Arabia, Iran and Egypt in a report on human rights in the MENA region. Amnesty said that
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Buhari reelected as Nigeria’s president: Electoral commission
Nigeria's electoral commission has declared incumbent Muhammadu Buhari the winner of the country's presidential elections. The announcement in the early hours of Wednesday means the 76-year-old has won a second four-year term at the
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US urges India, Pakistan to ‘avoid escalation at any cost’
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has urged India and Pakistan to avoid "further military activity" following a dramatic escalation in tensions between the two South Asian neighbours. His comments on Tuesday came a
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US Democrats introduce bill targeting voter suppression
US Democrats introduced new legislation on Tuesday designed to address voter suppression and expand voting rights. "When Americans are not able to cast their ballot, their voices are left behind," tweeted Alabama Representative Terri Sewell, who is
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Tunisian attacks suspect assaults judge at hearing
BEIRUT: Lebanese President Michel Aoun pledged the safe return of Syrian refugees, with the European Union (EU) confirming it was ready to help in all areas of repatriation. Aoun met the EU’s foreign policy chief,
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Algeria students demonstrate against 5th term for Bouteflika
BEIRUT: Lebanese President Michel Aoun pledged the safe return of Syrian refugees, with the European Union (EU) confirming it was ready to help in all areas of repatriation. Aoun met the EU’s foreign policy chief,
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Could Zarif’s resignation be the first of many for the Iranian regime?
BEIRUT: Lebanese President Michel Aoun pledged the safe return of Syrian refugees, with the European Union (EU) confirming it was ready to help in all areas of repatriation. Aoun met the EU’s foreign policy chief,


