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Tehran toy museum brings old childhood memories to life
AFP, Published on 03/11/2025
» TEHRAN - Inside a restored house in central Tehran, toys from every era, from ancient Persia to Soviet Russia and the United States, share the same space, stirring childhood memories from long ago.
Israel faces Gaza ceasefire calls, US vows more arms
AFP, Published on 19/12/2023
» GAZA STRIP (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Israel faced another round of global pressure on Tuesday for a ceasefire in Gaza with a new United Nations vote and fresh Western diplomatic efforts, although the United States vowed to continue arming its ally.
Raisi dismisses Biden's 'free Iran' pledge
AFP, Published on 04/11/2022
» Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Friday dismissed a pledge from US leader Joe Biden to "free Iran" as the clerical regime faced a new upsurge in protests seven weeks into the anti-regime movement.
Libya clashes death toll rises to 32, and 159 wounded: ministry
AFP, Published on 28/08/2022
» TRIPOLI: Clashes between backers of Libya's rival governments killed at least 32 people, the health ministry said Sunday in a new toll, after a battle that sparked fears of major new conflict.
Libya clashes kill 12, spark fears of new war
AFP, Published on 27/08/2022
» TRIPOLI - Clashes between backers of rival governments killed at least 12 people and damaged six hospitals in Libya's capital Saturday, sparking fears that a political crisis could spiral into a major new conflict.
Armed groups clash in Libya capital, killing 13
AFP, Published on 22/07/2022
» TRIPOLI - At least 13 people have been killed in fighting that flared overnight between armed groups in Tripoli, emergency services said Friday, the latest violence to hit the Libyan capital in months of rising political tensions.
Militia clashes in Libyan capital kill 9
AFP, Published on 22/07/2022
» TRIPOLI: At least nine people were killed overnight Thursday-Friday in heavy clashes between militias in the Libyan capital Tripoli, emergency services said.
Libya capital rocked by battle as rival PM vies for power
AFP, Published on 18/05/2022
» TRIPOLI - Gunfire rocked Libya's capital for several hours on Tuesday as a rival prime minister attempted to oust interim premier Abdulhamid Dbeibah, threatening another escalation in the war-torn country.
Double trouble: Fears of violence over Libya's 2 PMs
AFP, Published on 11/02/2022
» TRIPOLI - Libyans found themselves with two prime ministers on Friday, raising the spectre of renewed violence in a country where elites have ignored the wishes of citizens to choose their leaders, analysts say.
Thousands of Gazans apply for Israeli work permits
AFP, Published on 06/10/2021
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Thousands of Gazans applied Wednesday for work permits for Israel, which has been reopening its gates to labourers from the Palestinian enclave following the latest war in May.