Netanyahu’s hardline government prepares to take office
by JERUSALEM (AP) — Benjamin Netanyahu was due to return to office on Thursday as the head of the most religious and ultranationalist government in Israel’s …
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Pakistani court frees convicted rapist after ‘agreement’ to marry his victim
Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — A Pakistani court released a convicted rapist on Monday after it was ‘agreed’ that he would marry his victim, his lawyer …
The family of the football star who support the protests have been prevented from leaving Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A prominent former soccer player in Iran who has voiced support for anti-government protests said his wife and daughter …
Three foreign aid groups suspend work in Afghanistan after Taliban bans female workers
CNN — Three foreign aid groups said on Sunday they were preparing to temporarily suspend operations in Afghanistan after the Taliban banned female workers of …
Taliban use water cannons against women protesting education order in Afghanistan
CNN — A group of women took to the streets of the city of Herat in Afghanistan on Saturday, to protest against a Taliban order …
How a citizens’ network harbors Iranian protesters
CNN — For months, Leila barely saw any sunlight. “I miss being outdoors…I miss being able to walk freely,” she told CNN. “I miss my …
Real coffee, but a fake “Starbucks” in an Iraq plagued by piracy
BAGHDAD (AP) — Everything from the outdoor sign to the napkins bears the official emblem of the largest international coffee chain. But in Baghdad, looks …
Middle East and European leaders meet in Jordan on Iraq security
DEAD SEA, Jordan (AP) — Leaders from the Middle East and Europe gathered in Jordan on Tuesday for a conference focused on strengthening security and …
Retractable zoom lens actually works
The retractable zoom of the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro. Ben Sin Chinese smartphone maker Tecno is best known for its budget phones which dominate the …
World Cup: FIFA President Gianni Infantino calls death of migrant workers a ‘tragedy’
CNN — FIFA President Gianni Infantino told reporters that “every person dying is one too many” when asked about the deaths of migrant workers. Infantino, …