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Israel backtracks on plans to tax churches in Jerusalem

Israel has suspended a plan to tax church properties in Jerusalem following…

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Yemen faces ‘catastrophic’ conditions: UN

After three years of war, Yemen faces a growing risk of famine…

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Russian-backed ceasefire takes effect in eastern Ghouta

Civilians may now exit one of Syria's last rebel strongholds under a…

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Saudi king reshuffles military leaders, appoints female deputy minister

King Salman wanted to elevate young officials in country where over half…

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UNSC delays vote on Syria ‘humanitarian ceasefire’ in midst of talks

Vote on possible 30-day truce in Syria delayed to Saturday; Russia says…

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Egypt expresses concerns over humanitarian situation in Eastern Ghouta

Syrian forces kill about 270 civilians in 3 days 

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Syrian troops to support YPG against Turkish military in Afrin

Ankara considers Syria's PYD, its armed wing YPG terrorist groups

Mohammed El-Said

Aid convoy reaches Nashabiyah, east of Damascus 

By Daily News Egypt The rebel-held town of Nashabiyah in Syria has…

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Ethiopia declares state emergency following Desalegn’s resignation

6,000 political prisoners have been released from Ethiopian prisons since beginning of…

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Women are not obliged to wear abayas: Saudi Mufti

Saudi Mufti Abdullah al-Mutlaq stated on Friday that women are not required…

Nada Deyaa’