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Riots erupted in several Tunisian cities on Saturday amid a deteriorating economic situation and public outrage over a video showing a shepherd being assaulted by a policeman.
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The global Covid-19 death toll has passed two million.
Why Israel and Turkey could reset fraught relations
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Trump impeachment trial looms over Biden's first 100 days
President-elect Joe Biden's first 100 days agenda is being overshadowed by the looming Senate trial of his soon-to-be predecessor Donald Trump.
Lebanese health minister admitted to hospital with Covid-19
Lebanon's minister of public health has been admitted to hospital, just over a week after he was allegedly pictured at a large social gathering.
Turkmenistan, Afghanistan open new rail and power links
Turkmenistan and Afghanistan have introduced new transport, power and communications links.
Tunisia's revolutionary demand for economic justice remains unmet
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Locked-down Tunisia marks decade since dictator's fall
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Oman to see fastest economic growth in MENA region
Oman is set to be one of the countries to see the swiftest economic recovery from the Covid-19 epidemic.
WHO team arrives in Wuhan for coronavirus investigation
A team of experts from the World Health Organization arrived in the Chinese province of Wuhan
Turkey urges dialogue with US after missile sanctions
Turkey's defence minister told foreign reporters in Ankara that Turkey was in discussions to receive a second batch of the advanced S-400 ...
Where are the cronies of Tunisia's Ben Ali today?
Ten years after the Tunisian revolution toppled Tunisian dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, few of his relatives have faced justice.
Kuwait government resigns one month after formation
Kuwait's government has been subject to bitter disagreements, leading to its fall on Tuesday.
World Bank approves $246-million emergency aid for vulnerable Lebanese
A $246-million aid package to help 786,000 vulnerable Lebanese has been approved by the World Bank.
Distrust of Boris must not erode confidence in vaccine
Comment: Debunking anti-vax conspiracy theories means taking an honest look at the profiteering and incompetence of Boris Johnson's government, too, writes Malia Bouattia.
Pompeo alleges Iran new 'home base' of Al-Qaeda
'Al-Qaeda has a new home base. It is the Islamic Republic of Iran', Pompeo said.
Trumpism and the political future of America
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Trump shores up Pence ties as Democrats attempt impeachment
Trump and Pence met for the first time since rioters stormed the US Capitol last week, signaling a united front as Democratic efforts to impeach ...
Discontent remains 10 years after Tunisia's Arab Spring protests
While Tunisia - unlike most of its regional neighbours - has kept the candle of a fragile democracy burning, widespread popular discontent is ...
Does Khamenei want to make Iran into North Korea?
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Lebanon considers tighter lockdown amid coronavirus surge
Lebanon's handling of the virus surge amid a deepening economic crisis has been under scrutiny, with many saying hesitant policies have failed ...
Assad's cousin Rami Makhlouf complains regime 'stole his land'
Rami Makhlouf claims his family's property has been confiscated by the Assad regime.
Yemen's Houthis defiant as aid agencies fear terror label
Yemen's rebel leaders brushed off the designation, while one of the largest aid agencies active in the war-torn country said the move would ...
President-elect Joe Biden condemned the mob of Trump supporters that stormed the US Capitol.
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