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US Urges Qatar and Saudi-Led Group To ‘lower Rhetoric’

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US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called Sunday for a “lowering of rhetoric” between Qatar and a four-nation group led by Saudi Arabia after Doha denounced their sweeping list of demands. Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt want Qatar to meet their 13-point ultimatum — ostensibly aimed at fighting extremism and terrorism … Read more

Journalists Face Rising Threats In Trouble Spots

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Journalists in conflict zones are facing unprecedented threats amid a rise in violent non-state actors, a decline in rule of law and increased reliance on freelancers, a media watchdog said Tuesday. The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists said in a 28-page report that more needs to be done to ensure the safety of reporters … Read more