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Prince Faisal bin Farhan quashes speculation that Saudi Arabia may be set to establish full diplomatic ties with Israel.
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Iranian foreign minister calls on Gulf neighbours to engage with Tehran to fight ‘Israeli terrorism’ in the region.
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UN report calls for a stop to 13-year-long Israeli siege that has crippled economic activities in Gaza.
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European Commission announces measures to support members states in the fight against the rapidly spreading coronavirus.
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The 18-page report presented to reporters on sidelines of the Human Rights Council under way in Geneva.
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The global community is turning a blind eye to the oil blockade in Libya to stop prices falling, claimed Mohammed Syala.
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Ghassan Salame says warring factions agree in principle to start negotiations over permanent ceasefire.
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UN report claims Israel’s control of Palestinian fiscal policy not only hurts economy but indirectly reduces job growth.
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Opposition representatives blame government delegation for failure of talks to amend the Syrian constitution.
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Global emissions need to be more than halved if we are to save the planet, world’s top scientists agree.