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72 years on, Palestinians observe virtual Nakba Day

On May 15 each year, Palestinians commemorate Nakba Day to reaffirm the right of return to ancestral lands that are now part of Israel. However, the outbreak of the novel coronavirus has forced this year's activities on Friday online. Palestinians use the term "Nakba," meaning...

9.3 mln people food insecure in war-torn Syria: WFP

A record 9.3 million people are now food insecure in Syria as spiralling prices and the coronavirus pandemic compound the damage of a nine-year war, the World Food Programme said Thursday. "Record high food prices & now COVID-19 have pushed families in Syria beyond their limits," the...