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Five people killed in stampede at Algiers rap concert

Five people killed in stampede at Algiers rap concert

ALGIERS (Reuters) – At least five people were killed in a stampede at a packed rap concert in the Algerian…
Algeria court detains former justice minister over alleged corruption

Algeria court detains former justice minister over alleged corruption

ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algeria’s Supreme Court on Thursday placed former justice minister Tayeb Louh in custody over alleged corruption under…
From checkpoint to counterpoint: on tour with the Palestine Youth Orchestra

From checkpoint to counterpoint: on tour with the Palestine Youth Orchestra

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Most international musicians would baulk at the notion of a two-day journey to final rehearsals past military…
Cleared for takeoff: Saudi women start exercising their newest right

Cleared for takeoff: Saudi women start exercising their newest right

RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s international airports are the scene of the latest “first” for women citizens, who can now…
Sudan’s Hamdok takes office as new prime minister, vows to tackle conflicts and economy

Sudan’s Hamdok takes office as new prime minister, vows to tackle conflicts and economy

KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudan’s new prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, was sworn in on Wednesday as leader of a transitional government,…
Damascus to let civilians flee rebel-held Idlib

Damascus to let civilians flee rebel-held Idlib

Damascus said Thursday it is opening a corridor for civilians to leave the opposition-held northwestern region of Idlib, where government…
Egypt opens Rafah border crossing for return of Gaza pilgrims

Egypt opens Rafah border crossing for return of Gaza pilgrims

Egypt’s Rafah border crossing received on Wednesday the first batch of Palestinian pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia to the Gaza…
Syrian army opens corridor for people to leave rebel bastion: state media

Syrian army opens corridor for people to leave rebel bastion: state media

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syrian government forces opened a corridor on Thursday for people who want to leave insurgent territory in…
Iran-backed militias blame US for attacks on bases in Iraq

Iran-backed militias blame US for attacks on bases in Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi paramilitary forces backed by Iran accused Israeli drones of carrying out a series of attacks on…
Iran moves to strike 4 zeroes from its battered currency

Iran moves to strike 4 zeroes from its battered currency

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president sent a bill to parliament Wednesday that would cut four zeroes from the value…
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