Move was in response to a rise in violence that has fed a feeling of increased insecurity among locals

The bomb, which weighed about 225 kilos (500 pounds) and contained about 129 kilos of TNT

Experts advised against taking traditional remedies without professional guidance

Stampede occurred when preacher poured ‘holy oil’ on the ground and the crowd surged toward to touch it

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Energy-poor Japan has traditionally enjoyed warm ties with Middle Eastern countries

Israel widens China travel ban over virus fears

His comments came as the Arab League rejected US President Donald Trump's plan, which had enraged Palestinians

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Baghdad has been gripped by four months of anti-government rallies demanding snap elections