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February 3, 2021

Daesh remnants kill 5 government affiliated Iraq fighters

Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) said yesterday that five of their fighters were killed in an attack by Daesh in the north-eastern governorate of Diyala. They added that the...

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February 3, 2021

Israel: extremist rabbi who justified killing of non-Jews convicted

An extremist Israeli rabbi was convicted on Monday for inciting violence and hate crime against Palestinians. The maximum sentence for such an offence is five years in prison. Yosef...

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February 3, 2021

PA begins Covid-19 vaccination campaign in occupied West Bank

The Palestinian Authority began its Covid-19 vaccination campaign yesterday, starting with medical workers treating coronavirus patients, PA Minister of Health Mai Al-Kaila has announced. The move follows concerns raised...

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February 3, 2021

Hamas: PA must end sanctions on Gaza ahead of elections

The Palestinian Authority must lift the sanctions it has imposed on the Gaza Strip in order to provide the enclave an equal standing in the upcoming elections, a senior...

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February 3, 2021

Stranded humpback whale rescued off Oman port

An endangered Arabian Sea humpback whale has been rescued after being stranded off the coast of Oman’s Port of Duqm late last month. A concerted effort involving specialists and...

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February 3, 2021

Suspending aid ‘only harmed innocent Palestinians,’ admits Biden team

In an indirect rebuke to the administration of former US President Donald Trump, the spokesman of the Biden State Department has admitted that forcing Palestinians into a corner does...

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February 3, 2021

FGM: 15-year-old girl rushed to hospital in Egypt after home op goes wrong

Egypt authorities have arrested a retired nurse and the father of a 15-year-old girl after a botched FGM operation that saw her being rushed to hospital for severe bleeding....

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February 3, 2021

Reports: Israel discussing possible attack on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday met with senior security and army officials to discuss preparations for a possible attack on Iran, local media outlets reported. Israeli Kan news channel...

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February 3, 2021

US-backed Kurdish forces end Syria sieges

The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian army have reached an agreement to end the sieges imposed on the cities of Qamishli and Hasakah in north-east Syria,...

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February 3, 2021

Saudi suspends travel from 20 countries in bid to stem covid surge

Saudi Arabia has suspended entry to 20 countries as it moves to stem the spread of COVID-19 in the kingdom. The temporary suspension is set to come into effect...

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