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December 28, 2018

Palestinian killed, 6 injured by Israel in Gaza

A Palestinian youth was killed by Israeli army gunfire on Friday while taking part in ongoing demonstrations along the Gaza-Israel buffer zone, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, Anadolu Agency reports. In...

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December 28, 2018

Saudi women step on face veils in social media protest

Saudi women are stepping on the face veils some are made to wear in the conservative kingdom and posting it on social media with the hashtag “the niqab under...

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December 28, 2018

No embassy move announced as Brazil’s Bolsonaro hosts Israel’s Netanyahu

Brazil’s far-right President-elect Jair Bolsonaro met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday and while both pledged to deepen ties, there was no announcement as some anticipated of...

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December 28, 2018

Bomb kills three Vietnamese tourists, Egyptian guide near Cairo pyramids

Three Vietnamese tourists and an Egyptian guide were killed and 11 others injured when a bomb blast hit their bus on Friday less than four km (2.5 miles) from...

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December 28, 2018

Egypt, Iran discuss regional affairs

Iranian politician Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who is assistant to the speaker of parliament, met with Egyptian diplomat Yasser Othman and discussed Palestinian affairs and regional and international developments, the FARS...

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December 28, 2018

Iraq discovers Daesh missile manufacturing plant in Anbar

Iraqi officials have discovered a missile manufacturing plant in the Anbar province which they believe belonged to Daesh, an official statement said. Thirteen missiles, 13 oxygen pipes and two...

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December 28, 2018

Bashir evacuated from mosque as Sudan protests continue

Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir has been forced to evacuate a mosque after worshippers chanted slogans calling for regime change, as demonstrations against government autocracy and economic mismanagement continued across the...

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December 28, 2018

US’ Mattis torpedoed Israel arms sale to Croatia

Outgoing US Secretary of Defence James Mattis reportedly scuppered a $500 million arms deal between Israel and Croatia, leaving Tel Aviv red-faced and having to apologise. The deal involved...

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December 28, 2018

All scenarios lead to Netanyahu and another right-wing government

It is clear to any objective observer that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has, for almost a decade, been in control of all things related to the timing and results...

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December 28, 2018

The Week in Pictures

Did you like this photo gallery? Then you’ll love Christmas Mass in Turkey’s Istanbul...

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