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August 15, 2021

Turkey has given over 83m coronavirus vaccine shots so far

Turkey has administered over 83.14 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines since it launched a mass vaccination campaign in January, according to official figures released on Saturday, reports Anadolu Agency....

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August 15, 2021

Death toll from northern Turkey floods rises to 58

Flash floods that have swept through towns in the Turkish Black Sea region have killed 58 people, authorities said on Sunday, in the second natural disaster to strike Turkey...

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August 15, 2021

At least 28 killed in Lebanon fuel tank explosion

At least 28 people were killed and 79 injured when a fuel tank exploded in northern Lebanon early on Sunday, the health ministry said, reports Reuters. Military and security...

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August 15, 2021

‘Arabs couldn’t believe there is a Jewish Israeli criticising Israel in Arabic’, comedienne Noam Shuster says

Comedy relies on whimsical shocks and risks for audiences to achieve moments of exhilarating relief from everyday challenges and existential dread. And the stage doesn’t get any more intriguing...

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August 14, 2021

Qatar urges Taliban to cease fire at meeting in Doha

Qatar said it had urged the Taliban to cease fire and pull back their offensive in Afghanistan during a meeting between the Qatari foreign minister and a top representative...

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August 14, 2021

Lebanon’s foreign reserves reach ‘red line’: Central bank chief

Lebanon’s foreign reserves have reached a “red line”, the country’s central bank governor warned on Saturday, Anadolu reports. “Everyone was aware of the decision to lift fuel subsidies, starting...

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August 14, 2021

Turkey’s ancient Ephesus Theater reopens following 3-year break

Turkey’s iconic Ephesus Theatre will reopen its doors for art-lovers following a three-year break due to restoration works and coronavirus, Anadolu reports. The ancient theatre will host the 4th International Ephesus Opera and...

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August 14, 2021

PLO accuses Israel of ‘lying’ about Area C homes for Palestinians

The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) on Saturday accused Israel of lying about allowing the construction of about 1,000 housing units for Palestinians in Area C in the occupied West...

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August 14, 2021

Death toll from floods in Turkey’s Black Sea region rises to 55

The death toll from floods in Turkey’s Black Sea region has risen to 55, authorities said on Saturday, Anadolu reports. Floods caused by heavy rains hit the Black Sea...

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August 14, 2021

Firefighting plane crashes in southern Turkey, all 8 on board dead

A firefighting plane linked to Turkey’s General Directorate of Forestry crashed in the southern province of Kahramanmaras on Saturday, killing all eight people on board, Anadolu reports. Contact was...

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