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Israel delays removal of Philippine worker

Author:  Mon, 2019-08-12 22:37 JERUSALEM: The deportation of a Filipino migrant worker and her Israeli-born teenage son was delayed at the 11th hour to await a final decision on their fate. Rosemarie Perez was arrested by immigration officials along with her … read more

Iraq rejects Israeli role in Gulf flotilla

Author:  Mon, 2019-08-12 22:11 BAGHDAD: Iraq rejects any Israeli participation in a naval force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, at the heart of tensions with Iran, Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali Al-Hakim said on Monday. Tensions have escalated in … read more