A flurry of meetings are taking place in Iran, Russia and the US ahead of the second round of nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran on Saturday.
Category: 3. Middle East
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IAEA chief in Tehran as Iran FM returns to Russia with Khamenei letter
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China, Egypt to hold first air force drill as military ties grow: What to know
The exercise scheduled for mid-April comes as Egypt-China ties are growing both militarily and economically despite US pressure on Cairo.
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Al-Shabab fighters attack strategic town in central Somalia | Government News
The armed group claims to have seized control of Adan Yabaal town, but the Somali army disputes the battle outcome.
The al-Shabab armed group has claimed to have seized control of Adan Yabaal, a town in central Somalia and a logistical hub for the…
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Capturing Water | Water | Al Jazeera
Campaigners in Cape Town, South Africa confront the socioeconomic and environmental problems in the city’s water management system.
After three years of poor rainfall, in 2018, Cape Town announced drastic action to avoid running out of water…
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Activists project message ‘Arrest war criminals’ on Belgium government building over Netanyahu warrant – Middle East Monitor
A group of activists in Brussels projected the message “Arrest war criminals” on to a Belgian government building on Wednesday after the Premier said his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, would not be…
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Human Rights Watch says arbitrary detention used to crush dissent in Tunisia – Middle East Monitor
Human Rights Watch said, on Wednesday, arbitrary detention was being used to eliminate dissent in Tunisia and called on its government to halt the crackdown and free all detainees, amid a trial of prominent opposition…
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Can Trump legally deport US citizens to El Salvador prisons? | Donald Trump News
After deporting 238 alleged Venezuelan gang members and 23 members of a Salvadoran gang to a maximum-security El Salvador prison last month, US President Donald Trump is now contemplating deporting criminals who are United States citizens there…
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Her Name is Nanny Nellie: Reclaiming Aboriginal History | Documentary
The discovery of Aboriginal statues in the archives of the Australian Museum prompts a quest to reclaim dignity.
A trio of nameless statues buried in the archives of the Australian Museum triggers a great-granddaughter’s quest to honour her…
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Lebanon’s president calls for state control over all arms by 2025 through dialogue with Hezbollah – Middle East Monitor
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has reiterated his commitment to placing all weapons under state authority by 2025, insisting that this goal can only be achieved through internal dialogue with Hezbollah—not foreign…
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Singapore to deploy team to treat Palestinians from Gaza in Egypt – Middle East Monitor
Singapore is sending off a nine-person team to Egypt to treat Palestinians from Gaza on Wednesday, said the Ministry of Defence, Anadolu Agency reports.
The armed forces and Health Ministry “will deploy a contingent…
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