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EU seeks leap in ties with Israel, Arab neighbours

BARCELONA (AP) — Leaders of the EU nations, Israel and its neighbours open a summit Sunday at which Europe will push for a leap in relations by linking billions of euros in economic aid to sweeping democratic and other reforms on the Mediterranean’s southern and eastern rims. On Saturday, as …

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Gaza border opens

RAFAH (AFP) — The Rafah border terminal between the Gaza Strip and Egypt opened to a flood of excited Palestinians on Saturday, giving them a gate to the outside world for the first time in almost three months. At least 2,000 Palestinians — some leaving the tiny strip of territory …

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Parliament approves bill to block UN nuclear agency inspections

TEHRAN (AP) — Raising the stakes before a possible showdown at the UN nuclear agency, Iran’s parliament on Sunday approved a bill requiring the government to block in-depth inspections of its nuclear facilities if the nation is referred to the Security Council for possible sanctions. Of 197 lawmakers present, 183 …

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