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June 2, 2021

‘Turkey is Italy’s main trading partner in Mediterranean basin’

The Italian ambassador to Ankara said Wednesday Turkey is Italy’s main trading partner among the countries in the Mediterranean basin, Anadolu reports. Speaking at an online event held by...

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June 2, 2021

Visiting ICC prosecutor asks Sudan to hand over Bashir ally accused of Darfur genocide

The International Criminal Court has asked Sudan to hand over one of the key people accused of war crimes and genocide in Darfur and an ally of ousted President...

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June 2, 2021

Oman frees activists arrested during unemployment protests

Omani authorities released on Wednesday dozens of activists who were arrested during last week’s protests, activists and human rights groups said, as the Gulf state attempts to defuse tensions...

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June 2, 2021

US voices concern over presence of Belarus, Syria at WHO board

The US on Wednesday expressed concern at the presence of Belarus and Syria as Executive Board members of the World Health Organization (WHO), saying they have conducted “abuses” against...

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June 2, 2021

UN Gaza relief chief called in by bosses after comments over Israeli air strikes

The Gaza director of the UN agency that deals with Palestinian refugees has been called in for consultation with his bosses in Jerusalem after angering Palestinians with comments they...

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June 2, 2021

UN nuclear watchdog unable to access key Iran data since February

The UN nuclear watchdog has claimed that it has been unable to access important data relating to Iran’s nuclear programme since late February, according to a report on Monday....

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June 2, 2021

Israel Aerospace signs $200m UAV deal with unnamed Asian country

State-owned Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced a $200 million contract yesterday to provide unmanned aerial systems (UAS) services to an unnamed country in Asia. The deal is for the...

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June 2, 2021

UN: violence and discrimination against Palestinians must stop

A UN Human Rights Rapporteur has condemned attacks on Palestinian by extreme right-wing groups in Israel, including settlers with the backing of state security forces. The international organisation’s Special...

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June 2, 2021

Lebanon: president denies knowledge of ‘money smuggling’

The Lebanese presidency press office yesterday denied a recent allegation that President Michel Aoun had prior knowledge of money smuggling operations taking place from Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport....

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June 2, 2021

BBC sparks outrage after removing content following pressure from pro-Israel lobby

The BBC has removed a series of educational videos about Palestine and the origins of the ongoing Israeli occupation and ethnic cleansing, following pressure from a pro-Israel lobbyist organisation, UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). The...

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