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February 7, 2020

Palestinian armed wing calls for attacks on Israel

The armed wing of Gaza-based resistance faction Islamic Jihad called on Palestinians Friday to attack Israeli military checkpoints, Anadolu reports. “We call for comprehensive and direct conflict as long as the opportunities are...

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February 6, 2020

Kuwait seeks information on alleged Airbus bribery case

Kuwait’s anti-corruption authority (NAZAHA) said on Thursday it was open to receiving any information about alleged bribes paid to secure Airbus plane orders involving Kuwaiti parties, according to the...

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February 6, 2020

UN: Eastern Libyan tribesmen to submit conditions to reopen blocked oil terminals

The United Nations expects eastern Libyan tribal leaders to submit by Thursday their list of conditions to reopen blocked oil terminals, UN envoy Ghassan Salame said, Reuters reports. Libya’s...

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February 6, 2020

Turkey’s deputy FM: Islamophobia threatens Turkish citizens in Europe

Rising Islamophobia and xenophobia in Western Europe threatens the safety of Turkish citizens living there, the country’s deputy foreign minister said, Anadolu reports. Yavuz Selim Kiran made the remarks during...

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February 6, 2020

Saudi Aramco sees increase in attempted cyber attacks

Saudi Aramco has seen an increase in attempted cyber attacks since the final quarter of 2019, which the company has so far successfully countered, the state oil giant’s chief...

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February 6, 2020

Unpaid bills, empty homes: Families of Iran crash victims put lives back together

Grief-stricken relatives of passengers killed aboard an airliner shot down by Iran over Tehran last month are grappling in Canada with the daily challenges of long-distance funeral arrangements, empty...

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February 6, 2020

Aid to Houthi-controlled Yemen to be cut back over risk it can be diverted

The world’s biggest humanitarian aid operation will be scaled-down next month in Houthi-controlled Yemen, because donors and aid workers say they can no longer ensure that food for millions...

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February 6, 2020

IMF: Gulf’s financial wealth could be over in 15 years

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday Gulf Arab states — some of the world’s richest countries — could see their financial wealth depleted in the next 15...

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February 6, 2020

UAE freezes ‘Eskimo kisses’ over coronavirus

Activists: Egypt putting medical staff at risk of coronavirus...

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February 6, 2020

Lebanon president to force displaced persons to return home

Lebanon’s new government today “unanimously” approved a new Policy Statement which is set to include a clause demanding displaced persons leave the country. The repatriation clause, requested directly by...

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