UN warns that 90% of Syrians are below the poverty line, while millions face cuts in food aid
United Nations (AP) — The U.N. humanitarian chief warned Thursday that the 12-year conflict in Syria has pushed 90% of
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US special envoy for Iran’s security clearance under review
(Reuters) – U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley said on Thursday his security clearance is under review, saying that
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UN votes to establish independent body to clarify fate of over 130,000 Syrians missing in conflict
United Nations (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution Thursday that will establish an independent body to determine
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Israel-Palestine conflict: why are tensions rising in the West Bank?
(Reuters) – Violence has been surging in the West Bank, including deadly clashes in Jenin, a fatal shooting by Palestinians near a
Read MoreUS special envoy for Iran says his security clearance under review
Washington (Reuters) – U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley said on Thursday his security clearance is under review and
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Brent oil set to notch first monthly gain this year on supply fears
(Reuters) – Brent crude oil prices were little changed in early trading on Friday, but were set to notch their
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Netanyahu says he dropped part of Israeli judicial overhaul, Wall Street Journal reports
Jerusalem (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has dropped a central element of a bitterly contested plan to
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Lebanon economic crisis worsened by vested interests, IMF says
Beirut (Reuters) – Lebanon’s financial crisis has been aggravated by vested interests resisting crucial reforms, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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IAEA chief to visit Fukushima nuclear power plant next week, Japan says
Tokyo (Reuters) – Japan’s foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Friday the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Director General Rafael
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Pakistan, IMF reach $3 bln staff-level agreement
Islamabad (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level pact with Pakistan on a $3 billion stand-by
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