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October 2, 2020

Lebanon, Israel agree to talks over maritime border disputes

Lebanon and Israel have agreed to UN- and US-mediated indirect talks over the disputed maritime border between the two countries, Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament Nabih Berri announced yesterday. Israel’s Minister...

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October 2, 2020

Remembering Saladin’s liberation of Jerusalem

On 2 October 1187, Ayyubid Sultan Salah Al-Din (known in the West as Saladin) liberated Jerusalem from the Crusaders nearly a century after they captured the holy city from...

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October 2, 2020

Trump, Melania test positive for COVID-19

US President Donald Trump has announced that he and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19 and that both are now self-isolating. The diagnosis comes hours after...

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October 2, 2020

Turkey added to UK’s quarantine list

Turkey was added to the UK’s coronavirus quarantine list, meaning travellers will have to self-isolate for two weeks on their return to the kingdom, the Department for Transport (DfT)...

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October 2, 2020

Russia to deploy Syria mercenaries to Belarus to protect Lukashenko, says report

Russia is planning to recruit Syrian mercenaries to deploy to Belarus to protect dictator Alexandr Lukashenko, a Syrian news outlet has reported. According to a source with knowledge of...

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October 2, 2020

Egypt prepares for second Friday of rage

Whistleblower Mohamed Ali, backed by Egyptians, is calling for a second Friday of rage in continuation of the protests that have taken place in the country for almost two...

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October 2, 2020

Palestinians abroad call to be included in strategy for country’s future

The Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad has called on the Palestinian factions to form a comprehensive national strategy to counter the dangers facing the Palestinian cause. Deputy Secretary-General of...

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October 2, 2020

Iraq: army arrests suspects linked to attacks on diplomatic missions

The Iraqi army announced on Thursday that it has arrested a number of people believed to be involved in the missile attacks on diplomatic missions in the country. The...

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October 2, 2020

Report: Over 1.4m Jordanians live on under $100 a month

The Jordanian Women Solidarity Institute – Tadamon said as many as 1.35 million Jordanians live on 68 dinars ($96) a month, while more than 70,000 people live on 40.35...

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October 2, 2020

EU offers to help hold Palestinian elections

The European Union has offered to provide financial and logistical assistance to hold the Palestinian elections, a Palestinian official said. The Ambassador of Palestine to the EU, Abdul Rahim...

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