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UAE closes Dubai office of US-funded National Democratic Institute
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UAE closes Dubai office of US-funded National Democratic Institute

The United Arab Emirates has closed the Dubai office of the National Democratic Institute, a US-funded pro-democracy group that was…
Iran helps Syria ship oil to China: sources
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Iran helps Syria ship oil to China: sources

LONDON — Iran is helping its ally Syria defy Western sanctions by providing a vessel to ship Syrian oil to…
Israeli forces clash with Palestinians on Land Day
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Israeli forces clash with Palestinians on Land Day

JERUSALEM — Israeli security forces fired rubber bullets, tear gas and stun grenades to break up small groups of Palestinian…
African leaders scrap Mali trip after runway invasion
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African leaders scrap Mali trip after runway invasion

Jets carrying West African presidents for a meeting with Mali's new military leaders were forced to turn back mid-flight on…
France bars four more Islamic preachers from entry
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France bars four more Islamic preachers from entry

PARIS — France barred four Islamic preachers from entering the country on Thursday after banning prominent preacher Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi…
Turkish prosecutors seek jail for 364 officers
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Turkish prosecutors seek jail for 364 officers

Turkish prosecutors demanded 15–20 year jail sentences for 364 serving and retired military officers at a coup plot trial on…
Syrian suspicions swirl over Iranian hand in Assad’s repression
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Syrian suspicions swirl over Iranian hand in Assad’s repression

ANTAKYA, Turkey — The Syrian rebel fighter pulled a small copper-plated bullet from his trouser pocket, offering it as supporting…
Syria says will reject any Arab League summit initiative
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Syria says will reject any Arab League summit initiative

Damascus will reject any initiative made at an Arab League summit relating to the violence in Syria, a Foreign Ministry…
Libya militias agree to ceasefire after deadly clashes
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Libya militias agree to ceasefire after deadly clashes

TRIPOLI — Rival militias in the Libyan city of Sabha called a ceasefire on Wednesday after three days of clashes…
Paper: Egypt army sees further drop in FX reserves
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Paper: Egypt army sees further drop in FX reserves

CAIRO - Egypt's foreign reserves are expected to fall by more than US$5 billion to $10.4 billion by the end…
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