Ukraine says Iran dragging its feet in plane crash investigation
Kyiv (Reuters) – Ukraine has said Iran is dragging its feet on investigating the downing of a Ukrainian airliner near
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Iran blames U.S. sanctions for vaccine payment problems
Dubai (Reuters) – U.S. sanctions are preventing Iran from making advance payment to the global COVAX facility set up to
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Saudi will strike those who threaten its security, crown prince warns
Riyadh (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia will strike those who threaten the kingdom’s security and stability with an “iron fist”, the
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At least five migrants die in shipwreck off Libya, NGO says
Rome (Reuters) – At least 5 people have died in a migrant shipwreck in the central Mediterranean, Spanish charity Open
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Warring Libya sides to open main road, implement truce, U.N. says
Benghazi (Reuters) – Libya’s warring sides will immediately reopen the main coastal road connecting the vast country’s east and west
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Saudi embassy in The Hague sprayed with gunfire, police arrest suspect
The Hague (Reuters) – Dutch police on Thursday said they had arrested a suspect after the embassy of Saudi Arabia
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Bahrain’s Sheikh Khalifa, world’s longest serving prime minister, dies
Manama (Reuters) – Bahrain’s Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman al Khalifa, the world’s longest serving prime minister and a staunch ally
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Iran frees 157 detained during protests as more U.S. sanctions loom
Dubai (Reuters) – Iran has freed 157 people arrested during anti-government demonstrations, the country’s judiciary said on Tuesday, as the
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U.S. imposes Iran-related sanctions on individuals, companies
Washington (Reuters) – The United States on Tuesday imposed Iran-related sanctions on six companies and four people, accusing the network
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U.S. approves $23.37 billion sale of advanced defense equipment to UAE, Pompeo says
Washington (Reuters) – The U.S. has approved the sale of a $23.37 billion package of advanced defense equipment to the
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