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Iran marks anniversary of 1979 takeover of US Embassy
Nov 4, 2021

Iran marks anniversary of 1979 takeover of US Embassy

Thousands of Iranians have gathered on the streets of Tehran for the anniversary of the 1979 seizure of the U.S. Embassy


In Afghan hospital, unpaid doctors and rigid Taliban clash
Nov 1, 2021

In Afghan hospital, unpaid doctors and rigid Taliban clash

The Taliban-appointed supervisor of a small district hospital outside the Afghan capital has big plans — to the dismay of the doctors who work there


Saudi Aramco sees third-quarter income rise to $30.4 billion
Oct 31, 2021

Saudi Aramco sees third-quarter income rise to $30.4 billion

The world’s largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has reported $30.4 billion in third-quarter net income, bolstered by a surge in oil prices and recovery in demand as the coronavirus pandemic eases


Facebook dithered in curbing divisive user content in India
Oct 24, 2021

Facebook dithered in curbing divisive user content in India

Leaked documents obtained by The Associated Press show that Facebook in India dithered in curbing hate speech and anti-Muslim content on its platform and lacked enough local language moderators to stop misinformation


Oct 22, 2021

Tehran holds first public Friday Prayers in almost 2 years

The Iranian capital Tehran has held its main public Friday prayer service for the first time in 20 months, after it was halted amid the COVID-19 pandemic


India celebrates 1B vaccine doses, hopes to speed 2nd shots
Oct 21, 2021

India celebrates 1B vaccine doses, hopes to speed 2nd shots

India is celebrating giving its billionth COVID-19 vaccine dose



India hits 1B vaccine doses, worries about gap between shots
Oct 21, 2021

India hits 1B vaccine doses, worries about gap between shots

India has administered 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine, passing a milestone for the South Asian country where the delta variant fueled its first crushing surge this year


Taliban agree to new polio vaccination across Afghanistan
Oct 20, 2021

Taliban agree to new polio vaccination across Afghanistan

U.N. agencies say Afghanistan's Taliban rulers have agreed to a nationwide polio vaccination campaign for the first time in three years


IMF sees economic growth with higher inflation for Mideast
Oct 19, 2021

IMF sees economic growth with higher inflation for Mideast

The International Monetary Fund says the Middle East is expected to see significant economic growth this year of around 4% after the turmoil wrought by the coronavirus pandemic