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May 31, 2020

Al-Aqsa Mosque reopens after lockdown

Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque was reopened today after more than two months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, reports Anadolu Agency. The Jordan-run Islamic Waqf Department said the holy...

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May 31, 2020

Saudi mosques reopen for prayers after closure

Mosques across Saudi Arabia reopened for prayers today, for the first time in more than two months due to the outbreak of coronavirus, Anadolu Agency reports. Worshippers were allowed...

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May 30, 2020

UK ‘concerned’ over alleged Russian jets in Libya

The UK on Saturday expressed concern over the recent transfer of Russian aircraft from Syria to Libya, Anadolu reports. “We are concerned by recent US reports of Russian fighter...

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May 30, 2020

Turkey: Domestic flights to resume from June 1

Turkey on Saturday announced the resumption of domestic flights as the country eases coronavirus restrictions and looks to restore normalcy, Anadolu reports. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Adil Karaismailoglu said...

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May 30, 2020

Lebanon arrests 5 Sudanese trying to cross into Israel

Lebanese forces arrested five Sudanese nationals for attempting to cross border into Israel, the military said on Saturday, Anadolu reports. In a statement, the army said three Sudanese were...

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May 30, 2020

Sudan summons Ethiopia envoy over suspected cross-border attack

Sudan summoned the Ethiopian Chargé d’Affaires on Saturday over a border attack by suspected Ethiopian militias that killed and wounded several Sudanese army personnel and civilians, it said in...

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May 30, 2020

Turkey says may begin oil exploration under Libya deal in 3-4 months

Turkey may begin oil exploration in the eastern Mediterranean within three or four months under a deal it signed with Libya that was condemned by others in the region...

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May 30, 2020

US considers sending`training’ unit to Tunisia amid North Africa tensions

The United States said it is considering deploying a Security Force Assistance Brigade in Tunisia for training, as part of its assistance program with the North Africa country, amid...

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May 30, 2020

Iran’s mosques to resume daily prayers as lockdown eases

Government employees went back to work in Iran on Saturday and President Hassan Rouhani said mosques would resume daily prayers across the country, even though some areas are seeing...

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May 30, 2020

Palestinian students sit high school exams

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