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'Immunised' Muslim pilgrims in Mecca as Ramadan begins

By AFP News

Saudi Arabia has reported more than 400,000 coronavirus infections and 6,700 deaths from Covid-19.

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Iran atomic agency says nuclear facility hit by act of 'terrorism'

IAEO spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi had earlier reported an accident at the enrichment facility caused by a "power...

By AFP News

Palace turmoil, wave of arrests over plot to 'destabilise' Jordan

Washington, Gulf allies and the Arab League were quick to stress their support for Abdullah's pro-Western government in...

By AFP News

Pope celebrates largest mass of historic Iraq trip

The pope was driven in a golf cart around the historic Old City, largely razed during the grinding fight to dislodge...

By Catherine Marciano

US father and son handed to Japan over Ghosn's escape

Peter Taylor and his father, a former US Special Forces member turned private security contractor, had been imprisoned...

By AFP News

Formula E race caught in missile attack with Saudi Arabia Crown Prince in attendance

Missiles were intercepted over the city of Riyadh as the Formula E event was taking place in Saudi Arabia.

By Christine Caparras

Pope Francis prepares first-ever Papal visit to Iraq

Pope Francis is an outspoken proponent of interfaith efforts and has visited several Muslim-majority countries...

By Maya Gebeily

UN slams deadly and 'reckless' Iraq rocket attack

Since Iraq declared victory over the Islamic State group in late 2017, the coalition presence has been reduced to fewer...

By AFP News

Yemen airport blasts kill 26 as government plane arrives

Video footage shot by AFP shows what appears to be a missile striking the airport apron, which moments before had been...

By Mohamed Abdelhakim with Fawaz Al Haidari in Abu Dhabi

Saudi Prince asks US court to dismiss 'assassination' lawsuit

In four parallel filings earlier this week, the foundation and 11 Saudis named in the lawsuit likewise sought...

By AFP News

Missing British teen found 6 years later in jihadist bride camp with 3-year-old son

The Syrian Isis bride camp where Abukar was found is the same place where Bethnal Green schoolgirl Shamima Begum was...

By Nina Siena

Iran accuses Israel of assassinating scientist and seeking 'chaos'

The assassination of Fakhrizadeh is the latest in a series of killings of nuclear scientists in Iran.

By Amir Havasi

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'Immunised' Muslim pilgrims in Mecca as Ramadan begins

Iran atomic agency says nuclear facility hit by act of 'terrorism'

Palace turmoil, wave of arrests over plot to 'destabilise' Jordan

Pope celebrates largest mass of historic Iraq trip

US father and son handed to Japan over Ghosn's escape

Formula E race caught in missile attack with Saudi Arabia Crown Prince in attendance

Pope Francis prepares first-ever Papal visit to Iraq

UN slams deadly and 'reckless' Iraq rocket attack

Yemen airport blasts kill 26 as government plane arrives

Saudi Prince asks US court to dismiss 'assassination' lawsuit

Missing British teen found 6 years later in jihadist bride camp with 3-year-old son

Iran accuses Israel of assassinating scientist and seeking 'chaos'

G20 throws weight behind global Covid-19 vaccine access at summit

Israel air strikes in Syria kill three troops, hit Iranian targets

Saudi Prince vows 'iron fist' against extremists after attacks

26 dead, Buildings collapse as major quake hits Turkey, Greece

Qatar 'forcibly examined' women, drawing angry diplomatic response

Saudi hosts G20 talks on virus recovery, debt relief

NATO chief says allies will leave Afghanistan together

Death toll rises in Karabakh clash despite calls for calm

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Here is exactly why Trump's supporters like him

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Why governments should pick up the phone faster

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