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‘You first’ mentality among foreign powers prolonging devastating conflict that has killed or maimed 12,000 children.
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The pontiff lands in Baghdad in highly symbolic visit for dwindling Iraqi Christian communities affected by conflict.
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Ten years into Syria’s devastating war, the country’s peace prospects have never been gloomier.
Restoring security in the war-ravaged country where militias control vast territory is the main challenge.
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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.