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US vows to fight Iran world court action

US vows to fight Iran world court action

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States views Iran’s filing with the International Court of Justice as an attempt to interfere…
Lebanese cannabis farmers hope legalization may bring amnesty

Lebanese cannabis farmers hope legalization may bring amnesty

BEKAA, Lebanon (Reuters) – The contrast between the vibrant green of a cannabis field and the arid land nearby in…
Iran says ‘no third party’ will limit its support to Syria

Iran says ‘no third party’ will limit its support to Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Iran’s defense minister said Sunday his country will continue its support of the Syrian government to…
‘Fourth’ IS leader in Afghanistan killed, Kabul claims

‘Fourth’ IS leader in Afghanistan killed, Kabul claims

Saad Erhabi, the fourth leader of Islamic State’s (IS) branch in Afghanistan, has been killed, Afghan authorities say. US forces…
Palestinians: US cut aid to bring end to Jerusalem claim

Palestinians: US cut aid to bring end to Jerusalem claim

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ spokesman said Saturday that the US decision to cut more than…
Afghan leader rejects resignation of spy chief, top ministers

Afghan leader rejects resignation of spy chief, top ministers

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has turned down the resignations of three senior security officials and ordered them to find ways…
Turkish lira firms as markets reopen with eye on US row

Turkish lira firms as markets reopen with eye on US row

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – The Turkish lira gained slightly against the dollar on Monday as markets reopened after last week’s holiday,…
Iran to open lawsuit against US sanctions at ICJ

Iran to open lawsuit against US sanctions at ICJ

Iran will argue Monday against renewed sanctions imposed by the United States, as a bitter legal battle between Tehran and…
Jewish journalist converts to Islam, harshly criticizes Israel

Jewish journalist converts to Islam, harshly criticizes Israel

  Jewish journalist Mahdi Majeed converted to Islam several days ago and has viciously criticized Israel, despite having held close…
Head of Islamic State in Afghanistan killed, says government

Head of Islamic State in Afghanistan killed, says government

  The head of Islamic State in Afghanistan, Abu Saad Erhabi, was killed in a strike on the group’s hideouts…
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