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World A woman walks to her damaged home in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in Pensacola, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Helene's Toll Reaches 200 as US Crews Try to Reach Most Remote Areas Hit Storm

Hurricane Helene's death toll reached 200 on Thursday and could rise higher still, as searchers made their way toward the hardest to reach places in the…

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Gulf OIC Condemns Continued Israeli Aggression on Palestine, Lebanon

OIC Condemns Continued Israeli Aggression on Palestine, Lebanon

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned the ongoing and escalating Israeli military aggression on Lebanon, which has resulted in…

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Features Smoke rises over Beirut's southern suburbs and their surroundings after strikes, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Sin El Fil, Lebanon October 3, 2024. REUTERS/Abdelaziz Boumzar

Airlines Avoid Iranian Airspace, Hiking up Flight Times and Fuel Costs

Airlines are largely avoiding Iranian airspace in their flights over the Middle East, according to flight tracker FlightRadar24, lengthening flight times and…

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World The Iranian flag waves in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters, before the beginning of a board of governors meeting, in Vienna, Austria, March 1, 2021. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner The Iranian flag waves in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters, before the beginning of a board of governors meeting, in Vienna, Austria, March 1, 2021. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

Iran Rejects G7 Statement on Iran's Attack against Israel as 'Biased'

Iran views the Group of Seven (G7) condemnation of its attack on Israel as "biased and irresponsible", Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on…

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WHO Says 28 Health Workers Killed in Lebanon by Israeli Strikes over 24 hours

Arab World Smoke billows after an Israeli air strike on a village in southern Lebanon, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from northern Israel, October 3, 2024. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart

WHO Says 28 Health Workers Killed in Lebanon by Israeli Strikes over 24 hours

The World Health Organization chief said on Thursday that 28 healthcare workers had been killed over the past 24 hours in Lebanon, where Israel has launched…

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Business Libya's eastern-based government said on Thursday that oilfields and facilities would reopen (File photo by AFP)

Libya's Eastern-based Gov't Announces Reopening of Oilfields

Libya's eastern-based government said on Thursday that oilfields and facilities would reopen after a dispute over the leadership of the central bank was…

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Arab World Mourners carry the body of Sameh al-Asali, 38, a Palestinian worker from Gaza who had been stranded in the territory since the war broke out and was killed by a rocket during Tuesday's night's Iranian strike toward Israel, during his funeral in the West Bank city of Jericho, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)

Gaza and a Ceasefire Slip Out of Focus as Lebanon Conflict Rages

Palestinians fear the crisis in Lebanon is diverting the world's attention from Gaza, where Israeli strikes killed dozens more people this week, and…

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Saudi Culinary Arts Commission Signs New Partnership to Expand Global Presence

Culture Saudi Culinary Arts Commission Signs New Partnership to Expand Global Presence

Saudi Culinary Arts Commission Signs New Partnership to Expand Global Presence

The Culinary Arts Commission has announced a strategic partnership with the international organization Sirha Food to enhance the presence of Saudi culinary…

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Culture Saudi Arabia Launches Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentation Project in Al-Ahsa

Saudi Arabia Launches Intangible Cultural Heritage Documentation Project in Al-Ahsa

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has launched an intangible cultural heritage documentation project in Al-Ahsa Governorate. The project is one of several the…

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Culture Over ten days, the book fair events will adorn the Saudi capital (Literature Commission)

Alwan: Riyadh Int’l Book Fair is a Cultural Icon, Top Arab Book Seller

The Riyadh International Book Fair kicked off this year with over 2,000 local, Arab, and international publishers, offering a rich cultural program. The…

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Culture The torch, medals, and victory bouquet of the third edition of the Saudi Games will embody the visual identity of The Year of the Camel initiative. SPA

Saudi Games 2024 Celebrates 'Year of the Camel'

The organizing committee of the Saudi Games 2024 has announced a collaboration with the Ministry of Culture's "The Year of the Camel" initiative, aiming to…

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Culture The Riyadh International Book Fair 2024 held a lecture on the role of camels in Arab history and culture. SPA

Riyadh Book Fair Hosts Lecture on Impact of Camels on Arab History, Culture

The Riyadh International Book Fair 2024 held a lecture on the role of camels in Arab history and culture, delivered by Turki bin Al-Ghanami, a member of the…

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FIFA Opts Not to Suspend Israel but Will Investigate Palestinian Claims of Discrimination

Sports (FILES) A sign of FIFA is seen at the football's World governing body headquarters  on December 17, 2015 in Zurich. (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP)

FIFA Opts Not to Suspend Israel but Will Investigate Palestinian Claims of Discrimination

FIFA stopped short of suspending the Israeli soccer federation on Thursday, but asked for a disciplinary investigation of possible discrimination alleged by…

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Sports Jonathan David (C) scored a penalty as Lille recorded a famous win over Real Madrid (FRANCK FIFE) (FRANCK FIFE/AFP/AFP)

Real Madrid Beaten in Champions League as Villa Shock Bayern

Holders Real Madrid suffered a shock 1-0 loss to Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Aston Villa defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 in a repeat of the…

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Sports Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Manchester, England. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Salah Will Always Score Goals, Says Liverpool Boss Slot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot was not the least bit surprised by the superb performance of Mohamed Salah in their 2-0 Champions League victory over Bologna on…

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Sports Manchester United Manager Erik ten Hag - The AP

Man United Has Been Revamped by Ratcliffe but it's the Same Old Story for Ten Hag

It feels like Groundhog Day for Manchester United and Erik ten Hag. Another season has hit crisis point after only a few games. Perhaps that's why the United…

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Sports Paula Badosa of Spain celebrates after winning the China Open tennis tournament women's singles match against Zhang Shuai of China at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

Badosa Ends Zhang's Resurgence at China Open

Zhang Shuai’s drought-busting week came to a shuddering halt as Paula Badosa continued her own resurgence in a 6-1, 7-6 (4) victory to make the China Open…

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Saudi 1st First Women Wildlife Ranger Unit Celebrates 5,000th Patrol

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Saudi 1st First Women Wildlife Ranger Unit Celebrates 5,000th Patrol

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Development Authority announced in a press release on Thursday the 5,000th patrol by Saudi Arabia's first women…

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Varieties A male tarantula looks for a mate on the plains near La Junta, Colo., on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)

Spider Lovers Scurry to Colorado Town in Search of Mating Tarantulas, Community

Love is in the air on the Colorado plains - the kind that makes your heart beat a bit faster, quickens your step and makes the hair on the back of your neck…

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Varieties This photo provided by Laurel Lindsay shows Marcia and Jerry Savage, who were killed by a tree that fell and crushed their bedroom during Hurricane Helene. (Laurel Lindsay/Second Baptist Church of Beech Island, S.C.) - The AP

Grandparents Found Hugging Each Other after Fallen Tree Kills Both

As Hurricane Helene roared outside, the wind howling and branches snapping, John Savage went to his grandparents' bedroom to make sure they were OK. "We heard…

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Varieties Sudanese Camirata troupe dancers, who lost some of their relatives during the conflict in Sudan, Hoda Othman, right, and Kamal perform Al Saysaed dance from East Sudan during a rehearsal, in Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, September 10, 2024. (AP/ Amr Nabil)

In Music and Dance, Sudanese Performers Transport Refugee Audiences Back Home

As the performers took the stage and the traditional drum beat gained momentum, Sudanese refugees sitting in the audience were moved to tears. Hadia Moussa…

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Varieties FILE PHOTO: A damaged sign is pictured at the headquarters of UNRWA, following an Israeli raid, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Gaza City, July 12, 2024. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas/File Photo

Nobel Peace Prize Could Honor UNRWA, ICJ, Guterres

The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA), the International Court of Justice and UN chief Antonio Guterres are among the favorites for this year's…

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