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Iran's highest judicial authority has banned the use of torture, amid criticism from the international community on the way it treats its prisoners.
European powers called Israel's decision to approve thousands more settlements in occupied Palestinian territory a 'counterproductive' move.
Secret Morocco delegation visited Israel: reports
Israeli media reported a secret visit by a Moroccan security delegation to Tel Aviv.
Egypt set for protests after young man's killing
The death of Egyptian Owais al-Rawi has drawn comparisons to the killing of George Floyd and sparked calls for protests.
Sudan foreign aid deal to give cash to poor
Sudanese families will benefit from almost $190 million in direct financial aid, authorities said on Monday.
Egyptian police arrest 10 in small, rare protests
Demonstration have occurred across Egypt this week, which marks one year since corruption allegations sparked a renewed protest movement.
Egypt plans pro-Sisi demonstration to counter anti-regime protests
Opponents of authoritarian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi have called for large-scale demonstrations on Friday.
US hits 200,000 virus deaths, weeks before election
The United States edged close to registering 200,000 Covid-19 deaths, the latest grim milestone for the country just weeks before voters decide ...
WATCH: Egyptian protesters overturn police truck on 'Palacegate' anniversary
Egyptian protesters angry at the potential demolition of unlicensed buildings in their village have overturned a police truck on the first ...
France says no evidence of Hezbollah explosives stores
France's foreign ministry has rebuffed Washington’s claim, saying there was “nothing tangible” to confirm that the Shia group had stored ...
Anti-Sisi protests erupt in Egypt's Suez
Footage that emerged online showed protesters chanting against Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Friday, a days ahead of planned ...
Sisi bulldozes homes with renewed disdain for Egypt's poor
Comment: A year after the 'Palacegate' protests that saw so many incarcerated, Egypt's streets are a grim mix of apathy, fear and resentment ...
US claims Hezbollah stockpiling 'Beirut destroying explosive' across Europe
A senior US official has accused Hezbollah of stockpiling ammonia nitrate across Europe.
Morocco intercepts nearly 200 migrants trying to reach Spain
This year, 8,200 migrants have tried to reach the Spanish coast from the Western Mediterranean, with Algerian nationals accounting for nearly ...
Turkey blasts southern EU leaders' 'biased' sanctions threat
Turkey called a statement by southern European leaders threatening sanctions on Ankara 'biased, disconnected from reality and lack a legal basis'
Aegean angst: Greece and Turkey's dangerous Eastern Mediterranean game
Tensions between Greece and Turkey have ignited a geopolitical storm in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Macron urges EU to unite over Turkey's 'unacceptable' conduct
Turkey is 'no longer a partner' in the eastern Mediterranean region, Macron said.
Fears for Italian arrested in Egypt for 'drug trafficking'
An Italian man arrested on suspicion of trafficking drugs in Cairo has prompted fears of Giulio Regeni, who was killed by Egypt authorities in ...
Spanish royal palace confirms that ex-king fled to UAE
The royal palace in Spain has confirmed previous reports that former King Juan Carlos, who faces corruption allegations, has fled to ...
World surpasses 20 million coronavirus cases
The coronavirus pandemic chalked up another horrific milestone as the world surpassed 20 million recorded cases of infection from the tiny ...
World pledges direct aid to Lebanon's people, bypassing government
World leaders pledged more than 250 million euros for disaster-struck Lebanon, conference host France said, with the emergency aid to be ...
Disgraced former Spanish king 'hiding in Abu Dhabi'
A Spanish newspaper alleges scandal-hit former king Juan Carlos is staying in a $12,000-a-night suite at the Emirates Palace hotel, after ...
Disgraced former Spanish king 'hiding in Abu Dhabi'
A Spanish newspaper alleges scandal-hit former king Juan Carlos is staying in a $12,000-a-night suite at the Emirates Palace hotel, after ...
Former Spain king leaves country after Saudi corruption allegations
Spain's former king has been dogged by a corruption scandal involving Saudi Arabia.
The PLO has urged action against Israel to stop constructing settlements in occupied East Jerusalem.
The EDL embarked on protests against Muslim groups in the UK and was jailed for contempt of court.
The Al-Sadd manager said he tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Saturday.
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