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      West resumes talks over how to deal with Iran nuclear crisis

      Diplomatic shift comes amid fears Tehran’s expansive programme risks regional war

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      Saudi Arabia and Canada agree to restore full diplomatic relations

      Rapprochement follows other efforts by Prince Mohammed bin Salman to improve Riyadh’s image

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      Israeli budget agreed after Netanyahu secures coalition support

      Two factions had threatened to withhold backing for a deal unless their funding demands were met

    • Monday, 22 May, 2023
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      Prime minister seals agreement with ultraorthodox members of his coalition who had threatened to withhold support

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      Some worry that further loosening of rules will sow division and erode country’s identity

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      Countries to discuss initiative with leader to encourage millions of refugees to return

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      Hangings carried out in defiance of international calls for leniency

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      The misguided re-engagement with Syria’s Bashar al-Assad

      Readmission to the Arab League sends a chilling message to regime’s victims

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      Move likely to cause disquiet among those expressing disdain for the pace of reconciliation with Damascus

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      Palestinian officials say at least 15 people have died in attacks

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      Spat is latest sign of souring relations with Brussels since Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition took power

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      Diplomats say Syria’s pariah leader will be expected to make concessions to enable his return to Arab League

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      Right-wing Israelis urge PM Netanyahu to push on with judicial overhaul

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