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NGOs warn against ban on religion defamation plan

GENEVA: More than 180 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) called Wednesday on the United…

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Binoche plans film with Chinese director

Oscar-winning French actress Juliette Binoche said Wednesday she is planning to work…

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Rights groups say Gazans used as 'political pawns'

JERUSALEM: Two human rights groups said on Wednesday that Israel, Egypt, Hamas…

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Egyptians flock to Gaza sheep auction

RAFAH: Dozens of Egyptian butchers were invited to an auction on Monday…

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Watson fires Wigan's European challenge

WIGAN: Wigan boosted their bid for European football as Ben Watson s…

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Egypt asks US to return 'illegal' sarcophagus

CAIRO: Egypt has asked the United States to return an ornately painted…

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World Forum pledges action on water, but rift over statement

ISTANBUL: A seven-day focus on the world s water crunch wound up…

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US makes demands on Palestinian unity government

WASHINGTON: The United States said Thursday that Hamas must be committed to…

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Prophet Mohammed's tomb pearl carpet sells for $5.458 mln

DOHA: A pearl-studded carpet believed to have been created in India more…

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Contents of Versace's home sell for 7m pounds in London

The contents of fashion designer Gianni Versace's opulent villa on the shores…

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