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November 10, 2022 at 11:32 pm

EXPLAINER: Islam in Qatar explained ahead of FIFA World Cup VIEW

Qatar is a Muslim nation, with laws, customs and practices rooted in Islam.

November 5, 2022 at 11:38 pm

EXPLAINER: Qatar’s vast wealth helps it host FIFA World Cup VIEW

Qatar is home to some 2.9 million people, but a small fraction of that — around one in 10 — are Qatari citizens.

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October 23, 2022 at 11:31 pm

Migrants feel inflation’s squeeze twice — at home and abroad VIEW

In nearly every corner of the globe, people are spending more on food and fuel, rent and transportation.

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September 24, 2022 at 11:13 pm

Poverty and inflation: Egypt’s economy hit by global turmoil VIEW

For decades, millions of Egyptians have depended on the government to keep basic goods affordable.

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September 24, 2022 at 3:23 pm

Saudi Arabia’s triumphant week reclaims the West’s embrace

Saudi Arabia appears to be leaving behind the stream of negative coverage the killing of Jamal Khashoggi elicited since 2018.

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September 23, 2022 at 2:25 am

Interview: Sudan’s ruling general won’t run in elections

Sudan’s ruling military general says he will not run in future elections for a civilian-led government, but he offered no timeline on a vote that...

September 22, 2022 at 4:40 pm

Iranian leader vows ‘steadfast’ probe of young woman’s death

Iran's president says the death of an Iranian woman in the custody of the country’s morality police for violating the dress code must be “steadfastly”...

September 21, 2022 at 6:41 pm

GLIMPSES: On fringes of UN perimeter, placards and protests

Inside the grand hall of the United Nations, the world’s leaders are convening this week.

President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi holds up a photo of slain Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani as he addresses the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 at U.N. headquarters. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) UNMA117 UNMA117

September 21, 2022 at 6:47 am

Iran says it’s ready for new nuclear deal but asks if US is

Iran’s president insists that his country was serious about reviving a deal to put curbs on its nuclear program but questioned whether it could trust...

September 20, 2022 at 10:28 am

Turkish leader to United Nations: Be ‘much more influential’

Turkey's president used his speech at the U.N. General Assembly to shine a spotlight on Turkish maneuvering in conflicts that span from Syria to Ukraine.

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