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August 13, 2019

Muslim pilgrims pray in Makkah as hajj winds down without incident

Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid Al-Adha, to commemorate the holy Prophet Ibrahim's readiness to sacrifice his son as a sign of his obedience to God...

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August 13, 2019

UN urges EU to take stranded migrants in Mediterranean

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) on Tuesday urged European countries to take 507 rescued migrants who are currently stranded in the Mediterranean Sea, reports Anadolu Agency. “Many are reportedly...

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August 13, 2019

Diving tourism in sunken city of earthquake

Diver inspects the ruins in "sunken city" after Marmara Earthquake in Golcuk district in Turkey...

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August 13, 2019

Turkish Police seize 72,000 drug pills in Istanbul

As many as 72,000 opiate pills were seized in a bust in Istanbul, Turkey, a security source said on Tuesday, reports Anadolu Agency. After receiving a tip-off, local Gendarmerie...

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August 13, 2019

Russia: Syrian Constitutional Committee launch imminent

A constitutional committee to be formed in Syria is only one step away from establishment, Russia said on Tuesday, reports Anadolu Agency. “Work is close to completion, we are...

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August 13, 2019

Saudi woman activist rejects release deal tied to denying torture

A Saudi women's rights activist has rejected a proposal to secure her release from prison in exchange for a video statement denying reports she was tortured in custody...

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August 13, 2019

Egypt offers free patriotism courses

Want to learn how to be a proud Egyptian? Egypt's government is offering free courses to young Egyptian expats on how to dispel negative rumours on Egypt ...

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August 13, 2019

US court overturns seizure of Iran-linked Manhattan tower

A federal appeals court in the United States has overturned a previous ruling which allowed the government to seize a Manhattan skyscraper which is allegedly controlled by Iran. The...

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August 13, 2019

‘In what state did you come Eid?’

“In what state did you come Eid? Are things the same or is there anything new?” As we welcomed Eid Al-Adha, I recalled this verse from a poem written...

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August 13, 2019

Will the UN act if the US recognises Israel’s sovereignty over West Bank?

The UN has advanced no further than acknowledging that Israel is seeking to “advance a claim of sovereignty” over settlements in the occupied West Bank. As the Israeli elections...

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