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Lavrov says ‘blasphemous’ to call those killed on Gaza border terrorists

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday said it was "blasphemous" to call dozens of "peaceful" protesters killed on the Gaza border by Israeli...

Saudi to restore ties when ‘Iran stops meddling’

Saudi Arabia said on Monday it would restore ties with Iran when Tehran stopped meddling in the affairs of other countries and pledged that...

Israeli police release video of alleged car-ramming attack

Israeli police on Wednesday released a video of a Palestinian vehicle slamming into a West Bank checkpoint and Israeli security forces shooting and killing...

Abu Dhabi sees strong demand for $5 billion bond offer

Abu Dhabi said Tuesday that it had seen strong investor interest in a $5 billion issuance of sovereign bonds, the first by the oil-rich...

Saudi Arabia signals easing of tension with Islamist cleric

The spiritual leader of the Muslim Brotherhood attended a ceremony organised by Saudi Arabia in Qatar on Friday, signalling an easing of Riyadh's hostility...

King Salman addresses Shoura Council

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman said on Wednesday that his government’s top priorities are the economic development of Saudi citizens and the country’s security. King Salman...

The Revenant storms to top of US box office

The Revenant has stormed to the top of the US box office in a weekend affected by the East Coast snow storm. The Oscar nominated...

Europe shares fall, Turkish assets hit after jet shot down

European shares followed Asian stocks lower on Monday while a slightly weaker dollar eased the pressure on beleaguered metals that held near multi-year lows. Turkish...

Oil will blow past $80 a barrel in 2016

The next big move in the price of oil will be up. For now, OPEC producers are flooding the market with cheap crude. But...

Saudi Arabia slams Israeli fire in Gaza, silent on Jerusalem

Saudi Arabia condemned Israeli gunfire on Monday that killed at least 52 Palestinians and wounded hundreds of others, without mentioning the inauguration of the...

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