Middle East
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OpenAI boss ‘heartened’ by talks with world leaders over will to contain AI risks
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Monday he was encouraged by a desire shown by world…
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UN nuclear chief, facing Israeli criticism on Iran, says his agency ‘very fair but firm’
VIENNA (AP) — The International Atomic Energy Agency will “never politicize” its work in Iran, the head of the U.N.…
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Palestinian toddler shot by Israeli troops in West Bank dies of wounds
NEBI SALEH, West Bank (AP) — A Palestinian toddler who was shot by Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank…
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Iran to reopen its diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia after a 7-year rift, state-run media say
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s foreign ministry announced it would reopen its diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia this week, restoring…
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UN climate chief calls fossil fuel phase out key to curbing warming but may not be on talks’ agenda
The world needs to phase out fossil fuels if it wants to curb global warming, the United Nations climate chief…
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Saudi Arabia welcomes Venezuelan leader Maduro, reaching out to yet another US foe
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia has welcomed Venzuelan President Nicolas Maduro on an official visit, reaching out…
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Israel’s Netanyahu appoints new media advisor, journalist who had called Biden ‘unfit,’ report says
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed a new media advisor who has tweeted critically…
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US, UK navies say they responded to distress call as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard ‘harassed’ ship
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. Navy said Monday its sailors and the United Kingdom Royal Navy came…
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Iran’s top leader defends hard-line approach toward West, blames protests on ‘thugs and villains’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader on Sunday defended his tough approach to the West, saying compromise…
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US, Saudi Arabia urge Sudan’s warring parties to agree to a new cease-fire, fighting continues
CAIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia and the United States urged Sudan’s warring parties Sunday to agree to and “effectively implement”…
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