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Deadline looms for Afghan refugees in Pakistan

Wed, 31/01/2018 - 20:52
Government due to make announcement on whether to extend registration cards for more than a million refugees.

Arab quartet accuses UN commission of Qatar bias

Wed, 31/01/2018 - 20:47
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt reject findings of an OHCHR report on the effects of the ongoing blockade on Qatar.

Trump delivers State of the Union address amid protests

Wed, 31/01/2018 - 18:59
In first State of the Union, Trump boasts about US economy amid protests over immigration and sex abuse.

Canada's BC submits new rules to restrict oil shipments

Wed, 31/01/2018 - 10:16
New regulations proposed in British Columbia are seen as a blow to a contentious oil pipeline expansion project.

Syria opposition rejects Sochi constitution plan

Wed, 31/01/2018 - 10:12
Syria opposition groups reject proposal to set up a commission to rewrite the war-torn country's constitution.

Amer Othman Adi deported after living 40 years in US

Wed, 31/01/2018 - 10:07
The Palestinian businessman was deported after being given conflicting information from immigration officials.

UK court rules mass surveillance bill unlawful

Wed, 31/01/2018 - 09:08
Ruling forces UK to scale down Investigatory Powers Act, which allows for mass collection of phone and internet records.

Can Moscow be a fair broker in the Syrian conflict?

Wed, 31/01/2018 - 08:54
Russia hosts talks to end the war in Syria, but the main opposition stays away and others are suspicious.

Protests, 2018 budget and public discourse in Iran

Wed, 31/01/2018 - 08:46
A month after protests erupted in Iran, there are signs that those who demonstrated in the streets may have had some success.

US: Kansas judge temporarily suspends anti-BDS law

Wed, 31/01/2018 - 08:46
The US state recently passed a law requiring all state contractors to pledge they do not support a boycott of Israel.

Israeli army shoots dead Palestinian teen in West Bank

Wed, 31/01/2018 - 08:44
Layth Abu Naim, 16, was shot in the head with live ammunition during a confrontation with the Israeli army.

Africa's first bobsled team at Winter Olympics

Wed, 31/01/2018 - 08:04
The Nigerian trio are the first bobsled team from Africa at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

UK seeks to boost trade with China

Wed, 31/01/2018 - 07:57
Prime Minister Theresa May is going to China to boost trade, but will she be seen as a strong partner?

CIA: Russia will try to influence US midterm elections

Wed, 31/01/2018 - 07:51
US intelligence chief Pompeo said Russia would try to influence the midterm elections.

US, Switzerland top 'financial secrecy' blacklist

Wed, 31/01/2018 - 07:02
Published by the Tax Justice Network, the list ranks financial systems that contribute to crimes like money laundering.

Tillerson: US 'negatively impacted' by Gulf crisis

Wed, 31/01/2018 - 06:44
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says Gulf crisis has had a negative military and economic impact on the US.

Cypriot children's 1974 journey into the unknown

Wed, 31/01/2018 - 05:50
As uncertainty gripped Cyprus in late 1974, hundreds of boys and girls were sent to a safer environment in Greece.

Saudi Arabia bans expatriates from 12 job types

Wed, 31/01/2018 - 05:20
Saudi labour minister issues decree in an attempt to grant Saudi nationals more job opportunities in the private sector.

Yemen: UAE-backed separatists 'take control' of Aden

Wed, 31/01/2018 - 05:05
President Hadi and his government are based out of Saudi Arabia. The man he appointed as governor of Aden now heads a separatist movement demanding immediate changes.

Israel's Shin Bet to face first-ever torture probe

Wed, 31/01/2018 - 04:37
In highly unusual case, an Israeli secret police interrogator will face an investigation over torture allegations.

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