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Armenia, Azerbaijan clashes resume over separatist region
Yerevan: The fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh resumed Monday morning, with both sides accusing each other of launching attacks. Armenian military officials on…
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Azerbaijan president criticizes mediators; fighting rages on
Baku: Heavy fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan continued Saturday in their conflict over the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, while Azerbaijan’s president criticized the international mediators who have tried for decades to…
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Armenia ready to talk cease-fire amid Azerbaijan clashes
Yerevan: Officials in Armenia said Friday the country is ready to discuss a cease-fire in the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh, where heavy fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces has continued for…
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UN council urges speedy halt to Nagorno-Karabakh fighting
United Nations: The UN Security Council called on Armenia and Azerbaijan Tuesday to immediately halt fighting over the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh and urgently resume talks without preconditions. The UN’s most…
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Tensions mount as Armenia, Azerbaijan continue fighting
Yerevan: Armenian and Azerbaijani forces accused each other of attacks on their territory Tuesday, as fighting over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh continued for a third straight day following the reigniting…
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Armenia, Azerbaijan clash in separatist region for a 2nd day
Yerevan: Armenian and Azerbaijani forces fought over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh for a second day Monday, with both sides blaming each other for resuming the attacks that reportedly killed and…
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23 people killed, over 100 injured in Azeri-Armenian clashes
Yerevan: At least 23 people were killed and over 100 sustained injuries on Sunday (local time) as heavy clashes broke out between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the disputed separatist region…
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COVID-19 threatens to increase conflict, humanitarian crises: WHO
Geneva:Â COVID-19 threatens to exacerbate many issues the world is facing, such as years of conflict and other humanitarian crises, the chief of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned while…
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Middle East
Egypt’s Sisi denounces Turkey’s Syria offensive
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Thursday criticised Turkey’s military offensive against Kurdish forces in Syria, the presidency said. In a meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Sisi “affirmed…
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Hezbollah and Israel: a new war or restraint?
Beirut: Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement and Israel traded cross-border fire on Sunday, in a spat that came after a week of heightened tensions between the two rivals. Are both sides heading…
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Babri Masjid verdict likely till 16 Nov: Wali Rehmani
It is a unique event in the history of India which is getting prolonged with the passing of time. It is also the test of democratic and secular functioning of…
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Yemen govt takes control of city after separatist clashes
Dubai: Yemeni government troops took control Saturday of the city of Ataq, two days after deadly clashes between loyalists and southern separatists in the capital of Shabwa province, a pro-government…
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Oman to open first Gulf Arab embassy in Palestinian territories
Muscat: Oman said Wednesday that it will open an embassy in the Palestinian territories in support of the Palestinian people, in a first for a Gulf Arab state. The announcement…
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Yemen rebels target Saudi desalination plant: coalition
Riyadh: A Yemeni rebel strike targeted a desalination plant in the southwestern Saudi province of Jizan, a Riyadh-led military coalition fighting the rebels said Thursday. The projectile struck near the…
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US slaps sanctions on Syrian businessman for ‘supporting’ Assad
Washington: The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a Syrian businessman named Samer Foz and over a dozen entities and individuals for allegedly supporting President Bashar al-Assad regime. “These…
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Second Israeli strikes hit Syria as Trump calls for bombs to stop
Damascus:Israel launched a second round of strikes against Syria in 24 hours on Sunday, state media reported, as US President Donald Trump called on Russia and Iran to “stop bombing…
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Clashes erupt at flashpoint Jerusalem holy site
Jerusalem: Palestinian worshippers clashed with Israeli police at a highly sensitive Jerusalem holy site on Sunday as an Israeli holiday coincided with the final days of the Muslim holy month…
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At least four dead as car bomb targets foreign forces in Kabul
Kabul:At least four Afghans were killed when a car bomber attacked a foreign military convoy in Kabul on Friday, an official said. The blast occurred around 8:40 am (0410 GMT)…
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Israeli anti-occupation NGO under fire for Eurovision billboard
Tel Aviv:An Israeli anti-occupation NGO came under fire Monday for using this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv to offer foreign visitors tours to see “the reality” of military…
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Israel reopens Gaza crossings on Sunday
Tel Aviv: Israel on Saturday reopened its main border crossings with the Gaza Strip as part of a ceasefire agreement. The developments came after a week that saw violent clashes…
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Palestinians say truce reached with Israel to end deadly escalation
Gaza City: Palestinian leaders in Gaza agreed a ceasefire with Israel on Monday to end a deadly two-day escalation in violence that threatened to widen into war, officials with knowledge…
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Armed group ‘detains’ two Libyan journalists
Tripoli: Two Libyan journalists covering clashes near Tripoli for a private TV channel have been detained by a group loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar, their employer and Reporters Without Borders…
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5 killed in heavy fighting in Yemen’s Taez: MSF
Dubai:Five people have been killed and dozens wounded in Yemen’s third city of Taez, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said Tuesday after clashes erupted between various pro-government factions. “Heavy fighting has…
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Libya: Death toll climbs, 4 more people killed in latest strikes
Tripoli: The death toll mounted, as the latest round of shelling by forces loyal to General Khalifa Haftar, killed four more people and injured 23 people here on Tuesday. The…
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Libya strongman Haftar orders ‘advance’ on Tripoli
Tripoli: Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar ordered his troops Thursday to “advance” on Tripoli, seat of the internationally-recognised unity government, after UN chief Antonio Guterres warned against a major flare-up. “The…
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Hamas leader says rocket that hit Israeli house fired in error
Gaza City:Hamas leader Ismail Haniya said Tuesday the rocket from Gaza that hit a house in Israel last week launched due to a technical error, his first official statement on…
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Israel-Hamas ‘agreement’ on reducing Gaza tensions: Report
As Palestinians prepare to mark the first anniversary of weekly protests along the border fence with Israel, a deal has been reached with Israel to reduce tension in the Gaza…
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Fireballs and black smoke billow from final IS holdout in Syria
Baghuz: The rattle of guns, bomb blasts and black smoke — a deluge of fire is being unleashed on the Islamic State’s last Syrian stronghold by Kurdish-led and international forces.…
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Israel hits Hamas sites after balloons with ‘explosive device’
Gaza City:Israeli aircraft have struck two Hamas observation points in the Gaza Strip, a security source said Sunday, after the army reported balloons carrying an “explosive device” were sent toward…
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Palestinian dies after Israel border clashes: Gaza ministry
Gaza City: A Palestinian teenager succumbed to his wounds on Monday three days after being shot by Israeli forces during clashes on the Gaza border, the health ministry in the…
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