Government And Politics
Cyprus' Greek Orthodox Archbishop Chrysostomos II dies at 81
Archbishop Chrysostomos II, the outspoken leader of Cyprus’ Greek Orthodox Christian Church whose forays into the country’s complex politics and finances fired up supporters and detractors alike, has died
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Amnesty: Egypt has days to save jailed activist's life
The head of Amnesty International says that the proceedings of COP27 will be stained by the death of one of Egypt's leading rights activists on a hunger and water strike in prison if Egyptian authorities do not release him within days
Official: 3 dead, 32 hurt in bus accident in northern Turkey
Turkey’s health minister says three people have been killed in a bus accident in northern Turkey
EXPLAINER: Qatar's vast wealth helps it host FIFA World Cup
Qatar is home to some 2.9 million people, but a small fraction of that — around one in 10 — are Qatari citizens
Iran Revolutionary Guard launches satellite-carrying rocket
Iran’s powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has launched a new satellite-carrying rocket, state TV reported, seeking to demonstrate the force’s space prowess even as anti-government protests rage across the country
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COP27: Host resort town gives Egypt tight grip over protests
Egypt is touting its efforts to make Sharm el-Sheikh a more eco-friendly tourist destination as this year’s United Nations climate summit approaches
Iran marks 1979 US Embassy takeover amid nationwide protests
Iran is marking the 1979 takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran as its theocracy faces nationwide protests after the death of a 22-year-old woman earlier arrested by the country’s morality police