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Pope Francis begins historic Iraq visit despite virus and security risks
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Jamal Khashoggi: US says Saudi prince approved Khashoggi killing
A US intelligence report has found that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the murder of exiled journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.
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NATO chief rejects early military pullout from Afghanistan
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that the military alliance will only leave Afghanistan when security conditions allow, as a deadline for withdrawing troops set out in a peace deal with the Taliban nears.
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Plea from Princess of Dubai renews global push for answers
A desperate plea from Dubai’s Princess Latifa, who claims her father, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, drugged her and held her hostage, has the world wondering what has happened to her and has renewed a global push for answers.
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Iran’s Zarif tells RT he was never ‘buddies’ with Biden but hopes new US admin will rethink policy of ‘economic terrorism’ (VIDEO)
Joe Biden’s administration could potentially start to thaw the icy relations between Tehran and Washington, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told RT, but stressed he has never been close with the new US leader.
Iran asks Interpol to help arrest Trump and 47 other US officials over 2020 killing of General Soleimani – judiciary spokesman
Iran has requested that Interpol issue a ‘Red Notice’ for Donald Trump and 47 other officials
Iran nuclear crisis: Tehran to enrich uranium to 20%, UN says
Iran intends to start enriching uranium to 20% purity, the UN's atomic watchdog says - its most significant breach of an international nuclear deal so far.
Israel joins UAE, Morocco and Bahrain in Int'l Security Alliance
The move is "an important step in promoting peace security in our region."
Trump hails Israel & Morocco establishing relations as ‘massive breakthrough’ – and recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over W. Sahara
Israel and Morocco have agreed to normalize their relations in a deal brokered by US President Donald Trump. The deal is the latest in a series of US-mediated agreements between Israel and the Muslim world.
Iran’s scary new weapon claim
A new weapon that uses satellites and artificial intelligence to hit targets with extreme precision poses some scary implications for warfare … if it exists
Iran sends BIGGEST EVER fleet of oil tankers to Venezuela, defying US sanctions
Iran is sending a large fleet of oil tankers to Venezuela to help the Latin American nation survive a severe lack of fuel, Bloomberg has reported, citing sources. Both countries are facing US sanctions targeting their oil trade.
Iranian scientist assassinated with help of SATELLITE-CONTROLLED hardware – IRGC
The assassination of senior Iranian military researcher Mohsen Fakhrizadeh involved sophisticated electronic equipment controlled via satellite link, a senior official said. The scientist was gunned down in an ambush last week.
Iranian nuclear chief's body prepared for burial as anger focused on Israel and US
Newspaper publishes comment urging retaliation with strike on Haifa that ‘causes heavy human casualties’
Saudi Arabia denies crown prince held 'secret meeting' with Israeli PM
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister has denied that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to the Gulf kingdom on Sunday to secretly meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
After Trump, what will Biden do about Iran?
US President-elect Joe Biden says the international system is "coming apart at the seams".
Iran's Rouhani Calls U.S. 'A Terrorist' After Rocket Attack on Iraq Embassy
Tehran is waiting to see what President-elect Joe Biden does, while Iranian-backed militias in Iraq are continuing attacks against American interests.
Israel lauds UAE delegation visit as 'making history', Palestinians deem it 'shameful'
In an historic first visit by a Gulf Arab nation, a United Arab Emirates delegation arrived in Israel on Tuesday to cement the normalisation deal signed last month.
Taliban conflict: Afghan fears rise as US ends its longest war
The Taliban are advancing while peace talks stall. What are the chances for peace once the last of US-led Nato forces leave? Lyse Doucet looks at a critical time for Afghanistan.
Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah, who championed Arab unity, dies at age 91
Kuwait's ruling Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah has died, his office announced on Tuesday, plunging his country into mourning for a leaderregarded by many Gulf Arabs as a savvy diplomatic operator and ahumanitarian champion.
Kuwait monarch Sheikh Sabah Al-Sabah dies at 91
Kuwait's Emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah, has died at the age of 91, state media report.
