Kuwait bans ‘Barbie’ and ‘Talk to Me’ films – state news agency
Kuwait City (Reuters) – Kuwait has banned “Barbie” and “Talk to Me” films to protect “public ethics and social traditions”,
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Two killed in clash between Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Christian villagers – sources
Beirut (Reuters) – Two people were killed in Lebanon on Wednesday in an exchange of fire between Hezbollah members and
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Makkah Imam Sheikh Muaiqly falls ill during Friday Prayers, Sheikh Sudais Steps In
Makkah — In a surprising turn of events during Friday prayers at the Holy Kaaba, Sheikh Maher Al Muaiqly, the
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Attack on bus kills 23 Syrian troops – war monitor
Dubai (Reuters) – An attack on a military bus in Syria’s east killed 23 government troops and wounded more than
Read MoreIsraeli forces kill Palestinian, wound eight, in West Bank raid
Ramallah (Reuters) – Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian man and wounded at least eight others during an operation in
Read MoreTwo killed in Turkish drone attacks against PKK members in Iraq
Sulaimaniya (Reuters) – Turkish drone strikes on Wednesday killed two Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants in two separate attacks in
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White House: No framework agreed yet for an Israel-Saudi deal
(Reuters) – The White House said on Wednesday there was no agreed framework to codify a deal that would have
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Iran says it has technology to build supersonic cruise missile
Dubai (Reuters) – Iran said on Wednesday it has the technology to build supersonic cruise missile, Iranian state media reported,
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Russia criticises ‘unacceptable’ Western pressure on Iran over nuclear deal
Moscow (Reuters) – Russia on Tuesday aligned itself with its ally Iran in rejecting Western attempts to maintain curbs on
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Syria extends UN aid from Turkey, US quake waiver expires
Syria’s mission to the United Nations in New York confirmed the extension. Syria has extended permission for the United Nations
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