Culture
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From Beirut to Baghdad: Lebanese Flee Crisis Seeking Jobs in Iraq
Iraq, once synonymous with conflict and chaos, is becoming a land of opportunity for Lebanese job-seekers fleeing a deep economic…
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Ramadan kicks off in much of Mideast Amid Soaring Prices
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan — when the faithful fast from dawn to dusk — began at sunrise Saturday…
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Ramadan 2022: What to know about the Month of Fasting Observed by Muslims Worldwide
From when the religious holiday begins to the practices observed, here’s everything to know about Ramadan this…
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In Afghanistan, ‘people selling babies, young girls to survive’
Dire economic situation sees children dying of starvation as millions of Afghans struggle to put food on their tables. The…
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April Fools’ Day: How It Began And Some of Most-Remembered Pranks
April Fools’ Day has been practiced for centuries. April Fools’ Day is still a day…
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Party’s Over: Dubai’s Months long Expo 2020 Comes to a Close
The world’s fair in Dubai, a tech-saturated site teeming with talking robots and solar canopies, sought to be the future.…
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Many in Mideast see hypocrisy in Western Embrace of Ukraine
Within days of the Russian invasion, Western countries invoked international law, imposed crippling sanctions, began welcoming refugees with open arms…
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EU seizes $130m Assets linked to Money laundering in Lebanon
Three EU countries seize properties and freeze asset worth $130m linked to embezzlement of public funds in Lebanon. Eurojust did…
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Oscar Predictions 2022: Who will Win vs. who Should Win this Year
The Power of the Dog is the favourite for several awards – but there are bound to be a few…
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Memory, Loss and the Pain of Mother’s Day Emails Reaction
The Observer writer Sarah Hughes died at just 48. Her husband talks about how he is coping and the launch of…
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