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Iran
Iran’s Rouhani:  Will watch Russia, China and Europe in deciding on Nuclear Program

Iran’s Rouhani: Will watch Russia, China and Europe in deciding on Nuclear Program

AFP

President Hassan Rouhani also said Iran could resume uranium enrichment “without limit” in response to Trump’s announcement

Israel/ Palestine
At 70, as Apartheid Sets in, Israel faces a new Threat: Itself

At 70, as Apartheid Sets in, Israel faces a new Threat: Itself

AFP

Novelist David Grossman calls Israel a ‘fortress’ rather than a home

CIA
Trump fears CIA nominee will fail because of, like, Torture and Cover-up

Trump fears CIA nominee will fail because of, like, Torture and Cover-up

AFP

More than 100 former top generals and admirals signed a letter urging senators to reject Haspel

Music
Pakistan's Sufi music fights to be heard after singer's Killing

Pakistan’s Sufi music fights to be heard after singer’s Killing

AFP

Extremist Muslims cast a pall on spiritual tradition

Iraq
Now Iraq is regularly bombing Syria . . . to Blast ISIL Remnants

Now Iraq is regularly bombing Syria . . . to Blast ISIL Remnants

AFP

Iraqi warplanes carried out a raid Sunday targeting Islamic State group commanders in eastern Syria

Yemen
Saudi-led War on Yemen risks causing Millions of New Cholera Cases

Saudi-led War on Yemen risks causing Millions of New Cholera Cases

AFP

War-torn Yemen risks a resurgence of cholera that could infect millions as the rainy season advances, researchers warned Friday

Houthi
US Troops fighting for Saudis against Houthis in Yemen

US Troops fighting for Saudis against Houthis in Yemen

AFP

They helped defend Najran by destroying rocket launchers

Antisemitism
Palestinian president widely condemned for ‘anti-Semitic’ comments

Palestinian president widely condemned for ‘anti-Semitic’ comments

AFP

Mahmud Abbas drew widespread condemnation over alleged comments suggesting the “social function” of Jews in banking had led to past massacres

Myanmar
Burma General on Hot Seat over charges Army Raped Rohingya Muslim Women

Burma General on Hot Seat over charges Army Raped Rohingya Muslim Women

AFP

The UN has accused Senior General Min Aung Hlaing of numerous crimes

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