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Gaza Fisherman Gets New Outboard Engine After a Decade’s Wait, as Israel Relaxes Curbs

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Gaza Fisherman Gets New Outboard Engine After a Decade's Wait, as Israel Relaxes Curbs

GAZA (Reuters) – Marooned for a decade by engine failure, Palestinian fisherman Falah Abu Reyala will finally be able to return to sea with a new outboard motor for his boat after Israel eased curbs on the supply of parts to Gaza it feared could be used to make weapons. After the Islamist group Hamas … Read more

Italy’s Foreign Minister Eyes Migration, Energy on Trip to Cairo

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Italy's Foreign Minister Eyes Migration, Energy on Trip to Cairo

CAIRO (Reuters) – Italy’s Foreign Minister said on Sunday his country saw Egypt as an important partner in stemming irregular migration across the Mediterranean and in bolstering its energy security. Though Egypt has largely prevented departures of migrant boats from its own north coast since 2016, the number of Egyptian nationals crossing to Europe via … Read more