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Egypt worried over declining tourism

EGYPT

Egypt worried over declining tourism

An official with Egypt’s Tourism Ministry raises concerns over a declining tourism industry following the recent crash of a Russian airliner.

6.8-magnitude quake hits Chile

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6.8-magnitude quake hits Chile

A strong 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocks central Chile with no immediate reports of major damage or injuries.

Iran billed as next global travel hotspot

ECONOMY

Iran billed as next global travel hotspot

An international survey of the travel industry sees Iran as the next tourism hotspot thanks to “its unique culture and heritage” as a web of sanctions tied around the country is removed soon.

China, Taiwan break the ice

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China, Taiwan break the ice

China and Taiwan’s heads of state shake hands in a first meeting to be held at such a level since the island broke away from China in 1949.

Largest US Jewish group slams Israel

FOREIGN POLICY

Largest US Jewish group slams Israel

Head of the largest Jewish group in the US slams Israel's settlement activities, as well as hate-crime attacks against Palestinians.

Mass grave found in Mexico

MEXICO

Mass grave found in Mexico

Authorities in Mexico are investigating why over 100 bodies of crime victims were buried into a mass grave in the country’s central province of Morelos.

WH: Obama can still close Guantanamo

POLITICS

WH: Obama can still close Guantanamo

The Obama administration still has time to close the Guantanamo prison before the president leaves office, the White House said on Friday.