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US, Iran expected to begin indirect nuclear talks

Efforts to bring the United States back into the 2015 deal on Iran's nuclear program are to step up a gear on Tuesday as Iran and the five world powers remaining in the accord meet in Vienna while the US is due to start indirect talks with Tehran. Friday's announcement that Washington...

Lawyer says mediation resolves feud among Jordan royals

 Mediation between Jordan's King Abdullah II and his outspoken half brother, Prince Hamzah, successfully de-escalated one of the most serious political crises in the kingdom in decades, the palace and a confidant of the prince said Monday. The apparent resolution of the...

European countries scramble to tamp down latest virus surge

BOCHNIA, Poland (AP) — European countries scrambled Monday to tamp down a surge in COVID-19 cases and ramp up vaccinations, hoping to spare hospitals from becoming overwhelmed by the pandemic's latest deadly wave of infections. The crush of coronavirus patients has been relentless for...

Syrian Christians celebrate Easter amid pandemic

Syrian Christians gathered Sunday in a church in Damascus amidst a second Easter under coronavirus pandemic restrictions. Church goers wore masks and attempted to social distance in one of the biggest Christian holidays of the year. Jimmy Babek, a scout at Our Lady of Damascus,...