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“We don’t have lots of demands for repatriation. We just want our safety and security to be guaranteed, and the government of Myanmar should restore our citizenship and equal rights.”
The French interior minister announced the closure of nine Muslim places of worship, one day before he met with French Muslim leaders to discuss a controversial new bill.
What's behind long-awaited Palestinian polls?
The announcement of May elections comes more than 15 years after Palestine's last polls.
Iran deal architect named for Biden State Department
Wendy Sherman will serve as deputy secretary of state in the Biden administration.
Pompeo’s Yemen policy may cause 'worst famine in decades'
“Yemenis are crowding into markets and shops to stockpile whatever they can afford. Families are terrified that no more food or other supplies ...
Belgian court postpones verdict in Iran diplomat case
Diplomat Assadollah Assadi is accused of involvement in an alleged plot to bomb an Iranian opposition rally in Paris.
Saudi Arabia ‘ignoring’ Israel for leaking secret Netanyahu-MbS meeting
Riyadh is still angry with Israel for leaking reports on a secret meeting between Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed ...
Trump considering presidential pardon for former aide Steve Bannon
Donald Trump is reportedly considering a presidential pardon for Steve Bannon, who has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire ...
European powers warn Iran over uranium metal plans
Britain, France and Germany say Iran has 'no credible civilian use' for uranium metal production.
Sudan imposes curfew in West Darfur amid deadly clashes
The clashes come just two weeks after the UN peacekeeping force ended its mandate in Darfur.
Air pollution in Iranian cities reaches 'hazardous' levels
This year's contamination of air has been worse than previous, putting further strain on the country’s health infrastructure which has already ...
Migrants in Bosnia sleeping rough face up to winter
Temperatures are predicted to drop below minus 15 degrees Celsius in Bosnia, where hundreds of migrants are stranded without shelter.
CNN anchor under fire over 'orientalist' Iraq war tweet
Wolf Blitzer posted a photo of National Guard troops in the Capitol and reminisced about Baghdad and Mosul, to the chagrin of many Twitter ...
Taliban praise continued US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
The US has now cut troop levels in Afghanistan to 2,500.
US calls Bahrain, UAE 'major security partners'
The designation is previously unheard of.
Iraq urges Facebook, Twitter to reconsider militia accounts ban
In a statement on Friday, Iraq's Media and Communications Commission called on Facebook and Twitter to review a decision to ban accounts linked to the Popular Mobilisation Forces.
Diplomats: UN Lebanon envoy to head Libya mission
Diplomats say the former Slovak foreign minister will replace Ghassan Salame in the post, which has been vacant for nearly a year.
Kuwaiti newspaper apologies for using 'Israel'
Al-Qabas newpaper in Kuwait issues apology for using the word 'Israel', instead of the term 'Zionist entity'.
EU's Borrell says 'possible war crimes' in Ethiopia's Tigray
The EU's foreign policy chief said that "possible war crimes" have been reported in Ethiopia's Tigray region.
Outgoing Trump fetes Morocco king, rallies behind claim
US President Donald Trump awarded Morocco's king in a last-minute push to solidify Rabat's normalisation with Israel.
Lebanon OKs law to import vaccines
Lebanon approved a draft law allowing imports of coronavirus vaccines as the country hit a new record in case numbers.
Trump to leave town early Wednesday before Biden inauguration
Outgoing President Donald Trump plans to leave town before his successor Joe Biden's inauguration.
Billionaire right-winger Adelson buried in Jerusalem
Billionaire Republican donor Sheldon Adelson was buried in Jerusalem.
WhatsApp delays data sharing change after backlash
WhatsApp delayed a data-sharing change as users fled the messaging service over privacy concerns.
The Pentagon will include Israel in the area covered by its Middle East-focused Central Command.
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