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Tehran says Trump’s ‘genocidal taunts won’t end Iran’

Tehran says Trump’s ‘genocidal taunts won’t end Iran’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Monday the “genocidal taunts” of US President Donald Trump will not “end Iran”,…
Italy unions refuse to load Saudi ship in protest of Yemen war

Italy unions refuse to load Saudi ship in protest of Yemen war

GENOA, Italy (Reuters) – Italian unions refused on Monday to load electricity generators onto a Saudi Arabian ship with weapons…
Traumatized by conflict, animals find haven in Jordan

Traumatized by conflict, animals find haven in Jordan

For more than a year after being moved to a Jordanian wildlife reserve from war-hit Syria, two bears, Loz and…
Sudan army rulers, protesters plan more talks after no agreement

Sudan army rulers, protesters plan more talks after no agreement

Sudan’s army rulers and protest leaders said more talks were planned for Monday on finalizing the makeup of a new…
Sudanese general’s path to power ran through Darfur

Sudanese general’s path to power ran through Darfur

CAIRO (AP) — In April 2015, President Omar al-Bashir traveled to the heart of Sudan’s conflict-ravaged Darfur region to congratulate…
Italy’s Salvini furious as 47 migrants land despite his ban

Italy’s Salvini furious as 47 migrants land despite his ban

MILAN (AP) — Italy’s hard-line Interior Minister Matteo Salvini threatened possible legal action Monday after 47 migrants rescued at sea…
Palestinians give cool reception to US peace conference

Palestinians give cool reception to US peace conference

JERUSALEM (AP) — Any American peace plan that ignores the Palestinian people’s political aspirations for an independent state is doomed…
Saudis say they will defend themselves as Trump warns Iran

Saudis say they will defend themselves as Trump warns Iran

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia does not want war but will not hesitate to defend itself against…
UN tells Italy proposed decree violates migrants’ rights

UN tells Italy proposed decree violates migrants’ rights

ROME (AP) — The Italian interior ministry vowed Sunday to press ahead with a new decree formalizing the closure of…
Iraq oil minister calls Exxon Mobil’s evacuation of foreign staff ‘unacceptable’

Iraq oil minister calls Exxon Mobil’s evacuation of foreign staff ‘unacceptable’

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil’s decision to evacuate its foreign staff from the West Qurna 1 oilfield in southern Iraq…
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