“The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing this update to a September 2019 advisory to assist the global shipping and maritime industry in identifying sanctions evasion related to the shipment of…
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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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Detained activist suspected immigration interview was trap
A university student and Palestinian activist arrested by US immigration authorities was worried that an American citizenship interview was a trap.
Mohsen Mahdawi, who has permanent US residency or “green card” status, was detained by US…
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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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IAEA chief Grossi visits Iran for talks
Rafael Grossi, IAEA Director General, arrived in Tehran at the head of a technical delegation to meet with Iranian officials on Wednesday afternoon Tehran local time.
According to the schedule, Grossi has met with Foreign Minister Seyyed…
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IAEA chief Grossi arrives in Tehran for talks
Rafael Grossi, IAEA Director General, arrived in Tehran at the head of a technical delegation to meet with Iranian officials on Wednesday.
According to the schedule, Grossi will meet with Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi later today and…
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IAEA chief arrives in Tehran for talks on nuclear cooperation
TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Director General of Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi arrived in Tehran on Wednesday.
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