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G7 industrialized nations are “strongly united” in backing Ukraine until its “victory” against Russia, France said Friday, as Britain urged more weapons for Kyiv to keep up the pressure against Vladimir Putin. “It is very important at…
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Lebanon’s government and central bank are responsible for an unprecedented financial crisis that has impoverished the majority of the population, the UN said Wednesday. The report, drafted by the UN’s special rapporteur on extreme…
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The UN chief called for Lebanon’s parliamentary elections on May 15 to be “free, fair transparent and inclusive” in a report circulated Wednesday and urged the quick formation of a government afterward that gives priority to implementing…
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The UK government is being urged to secure the release of a Briton accused of smuggling artifacts in Iraq. Jim Fitton, 66, has been detained in Iraq for five weeks and is awaiting sentencing beginning May 8. Iraqi law carries the…
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A US official on Friday called on all Iraqi parties to work together and form a new government to prevent Iraq from sliding into instability and insecurity. In a press briefing attended by Arab News, Jennifer Gavito, deputy assistant…
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Prince Charles wants shoppers to help save the planet's oceans. The 73-year-old royal will warn consumers that they should make "ocean and land-friendly choices" by buying certain products when at the shops. Charles will make a major…
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The UN Security Council on Monday strongly condemned the cross-border terrorist attacks by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia last month. The Iranian-backed Houthis struck critical civilian infrastructure in the Kingdom on March 20…
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Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has urged the Palestinians to reject violence during Ramadan, telling them that Israel “cannot tolerate” a surge in terror attacks that it will oppose with “might and with determination.” His message…
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged Russian and Ukrainian delegations to “put an end to this tragedy” as he hosted talks in Istanbul on Tuesday. The face-to-face talks at the Dolmabahce palace in Istanbul are aimed at trying to…
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Pope Francis, continuing his implicit criticism of Russia, called the conflict in Ukraine an unjustified “senseless massacre” and urged leaders to stop “this repugnant war.” “The violent aggression against Ukraine is unfortunately not…
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