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Syria reopens international air travel as Qatar Airways flight lands in Damascus
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Syria reopens international air travel as Qatar Airways flight lands in Damascus

On 7 January, Qatar Airways made the first international commercial flight to Damascus since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad…Read

First international flight since Assad’s ouster touches down in Syria
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First international flight since Assad’s ouster touches down in Syria

After an almost 13 year hiatus, Qatar airways has restarted flights to Damascus. It marks the first commercial flight to

São Tomé and Príncipe: President fires Prime Minister and government
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São Tomé and Príncipe: President fires Prime Minister and government

São Tomé and Príncipe’s President has fired the country’s Prime Minister and government. Explaining the reasoning behind the move, the

Macron’s speech at foreign policy conference draws criticism
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Macron’s speech at foreign policy conference draws criticism

Speaking to French ambassadors during a foreign policy conference, President Emmanuel Macron stated that he was awaiting Africa’s Sahel nations

Orthodox Christians mark Christmas eve in the West Bank
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Orthodox Christians mark Christmas eve in the West Bank

Orthodox Christians gathered in Bethlehem to mark Christmas eve on Monday; unlike other branches of Christianity, the Orthodox Church marks

Senegal and neighbouring Mauritania kick off gas production
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Senegal and neighbouring Mauritania kick off gas production

Senegal and neighbouring Mauritania have become gas producers, using a field on the border between the two countries. The project,

Legal proceedings commence for Sarkozy amid corruption allegations
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Legal proceedings commence for Sarkozy amid corruption allegations

Former right -wing French President Nicolas Sarkozy is in trial with 11 others including former ministers for allegations of illegal

Sudan Army Chief Backs Turkish Peace Effort
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Sudan Army Chief Backs Turkish Peace Effort

The head of the Sudanese army has praised Turkey’s offer to resolve the 20-month-long conflict between his forces and their

Chinese FM to strengthen ties during Africa visit
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Chinese FM to strengthen ties during Africa visit

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has embarked on a visit to four African nations – Namibia, the Republic of the

Endangered pygmy finally meets public in Virginia zoo
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Endangered pygmy finally meets public in Virginia zoo

The public is finally able to see the new endangered pygmy hippo calf in person at a Virginia zoo…Read More