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Activists outraged as Copenhagen says Damascus safe for return
With the US also seeking to restart the Iran nuclear accord, all this dancing with detente is almost balletic
Deal is the most significant yet as the countries seek to develop closer commercial ties
Prince Hamzah courted traditional groups angry about the faltering economy and a loss of access to King Abdullah
Senior officials from the regional rivals met earlier this month in Baghdad
Blackout at Iranian facility is latest in series of tit-for-tat incidents that will complicate restarted nuclear talks
Draft legislation would cement injustices and the supremacy of men in family affairs
It seems safe to predict that conflict will persist in the troubled country after US forces have left
Stimulus and vaccines have helped but investors should be wary of a false dawn
Having survived Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’, hardliners seek to ram home their political advantage over reformist rivals
Vessel that blocked Suez Canal is impounded as talks continue over who foots the bill
With high stakes and no mutual trust, the road to resurrect the 2015 deal will be long and hard
Announcement came after Moscow attacked EU for imposing sanctions on Iranian officials
A strategic partnership deal will raise alarm in Washington
Syria’s coastal areas prospered after supporting the president in wartime, but now sanctions and Covid are straining ties
Evidence points to Assad regime’s responsibility for attack that injured 12, says watchdog
Incident at Islamic republic’s Natanz facility threatens to harm nuclear deal talks
Meddling with the Kingdom’s stability should be a red line
Mockery of foreign minister and nuclear negotiator designed to scupper his chance of running for presidency
Incident comes as world powers try to rescue landmark deal abandoned under Trump
Consortium of investors led by Washington-based group buys 49% stake in newly formed venture
Week of drama as King Abdullah accuses half brother of sedition and unease grows over jobs
Seizure of vessel viewed as escalation of spat between Tehran and Seoul over frozen money
Move to lift Trump-era suspension comes as US president looks to rebalance ties with Israel
Abdullah’s first public statement aims to calm nation but half-brother’s whereabouts remain unknown
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