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On Beirut port blast anniversary, Pope says he has great desire to visit Lebanon
Pope Francis spoke at his first general audience since he underwent intestinal surgery a month ago and on the first anniversary of the explosion in Beirut.
Smoke rises from Qiryat Shemona in Israel after reports of projectiles fired from Lebanon
Israel's military sounds rocket warning sirens on Wednesday indicating the possibility projectiles were fired from Lebanon.
Passenger taped to seat after allegedly groping and punching flight attendants
A Frontier Airlines passenger accused of groping two flight attendants and punching a third on a flight from Philadelphia to Miami was taped to his seat for the duration of the flight and arrested on landing.
Acting Afghan defence minister speaks after attack on his residence
Acting Afghan Defence Minister Bismillah Khan Mohammadi assures people of his health and commitment to the fight against the Taliban.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed visits Bahrain - video
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, held talks with King Hamad of Bahrain on Tuesday.
Ebrahim Raisi endorsed as next Iranian president
Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei certifies election results and endorses Ebrahim Raisi as new president.
Moments of panic in Turkey’s Cokertme as bushfires approach
For the sixth straight day, Turkish firefighters battled to control the blazes that are tearing through forests near Turkey’s beach destinations.
Egyptian author makes a book of Arabic recipes for the visually impaired
The book, 'Gowa El7alla', is written in braille, and contains recipes and instructions that solely focus on the visually impaired's four main senses: touch, smell, hearing, and taste.
Lebanese split on Beirut port memorial giant sculpture
A sculpture of a giant figure made from the wreckage of last summer's Beirut port blast was unveiled at the site, drawing support from some but also stoking anger among other Lebanese who believe justice should come before memorials.
Tokyo protesters call for Olympics cancellation
About one hundred protesters marched through the streets of Tokyo to call for the cancellation of the Olympics.
Family who lost three firefighters in Beirut blast still seek answers
Three firefighters. One Lebanese family. A year of restless nights. It has been 12 months since a huge explosion ripped through Beirut, killing scores of people, including Karlen Hitti's husband, brother and cousin.
Turkey bushfires rage for a fifth day in Mugla
Residents of Turkey's Mugla and surrounding areas fled their villages as wildfires continued to rage for a fifth day and the discovery of more bodies caused the death toll to rise to eight.
Watch as the family of Italy's Lamont Marcell Jacobs see him win the 100m Olympic gold medal
Friends and family of athlete Lamont Marcell Jacobs jumped for joy as the Italian became the men's Olympic 100 metres champion on August 1.
All-women team of Dubai residents set record for crossing the Pacific
This all-women crew set a Guinness World Record by crossing the Pacific Ocean in 60 days.
Turkish farmer finds hope in goat kids that survived bushfires
Seeing his livestock threatened by bushfires was the most difficult moment in Turkish farmer Sercan Bayat's life.
