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Human rights groups said Tuesday they feared possible retaliation against prominent United Arab Emirates activist Ahmed Mansoor, after the publication of a letter he wrote alleging mistreatment in jail.
The head of the organizing committee for the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday did not rule out a last-minute cancellation of the global sporting showpiece, amid rising coronavirus cases that have … Read More
Jason Lilley was a special operations forces Marine Raider who fought in multiple battles in Iraq and Afghanistan during America’s longest war. As Lilley, 41, reflects on President Joe Biden’s … Read More
Lebanon recorded 632 coronavirus cases along with one death in the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry reported Tuesday, the highest number of infections in 11 weeks.
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility early Tuesday for a suicide bombing that ripped through a busy market in the Iraqi capital ahead of Eid holiday celebrations, killing nearly 30 … Read More
Muslim pilgrims cast sanitised pebbles Monday as they took part in the “stoning of the devil”, the last major ritual of this year’s hajj which is again under tight coronavirus … Read More
A South African court granted former President Jacob Zuma’s request for a delay in his arms deal corruption trial Tuesday, and adjourned proceedings for three weeks.
China Tuesday said the US had “fabricated” allegations it carried out a massive Microsoft hack, countering that Washington was the “world champion” of cyber attacks while raging at American allies … Read More
Lebanon records 632 COVID-19 cases, one death in last 24 hours
Israel warned consumer goods giant Unilever Plc Tuesday of “severe consequences” from a decision by subsidiary Ben & Jerry’s to stop selling ice cream in Israeli-occupied territories, and urged US … Read More