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Iran victims of Iraq gas attack say horrors are a warning

Thirty-three years have passed, but the survivors of an Iraqi poison gas attack on the Iranian town of Sardasht still suffer -- and fight for international recognition of the horrific massacre. "If someone lost a leg or an arm in the war, you can put a prosthesis on him," said Saleh...

9 still missing after Beirut port blast: Lebanon army

The Lebanese army said on Saturday that nine people were still missing after last month’s explosion at the Beirut port. A military statement said that two Syrian nationals were among those still missing after the port blast. “This file will not be closed as long as...

Gaza reports 90 new virus infections

The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed 90 additional infections from the coronavirus pandemic in the Gaza Strip on Saturday. A ministry statement said the territory’s tally rose to 2,313 confirmed cases, including 17 fatalities. “The number of active cases has risen to...

France urges Lebanon to form govt immediately

France's Foreign Ministry said Friday that Lebanon's political forces need to assume their responsibilities and immediately form a government under the auspices of Prime Minister Mustapha Adib. "As Lebanon goes through an unprecedented crisis, France regrets that Lebanese politicians have...