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Islamic State in Syria executes hostage from Sweida attack: media, monitor

Islamic State in Syria executes hostage from Sweida attack: media, monitor

  Islamic State in Syria has executed one of a number of hostages taken from Syria’s government-held city of Sweida…
Erdogan sanctions US officials in tit-for-tat row over pastor

Erdogan sanctions US officials in tit-for-tat row over pastor

  President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday said Turkey would impose sanctions on two US officials in retaliation for a…
In Lebanon, volunteers speak up to battle suicide

In Lebanon, volunteers speak up to battle suicide

  Her trainers beating down on the pavement along Beirut’s seafront, Nour Safieddine, 24, cuts past strollers ambling in the…
Israel’s ‘loyal’ Druze Arabs push for changes after Jewish state law

Israel’s ‘loyal’ Druze Arabs push for changes after Jewish state law

  Israel’s new “nation-state” law has provoked anger among members of its most integrated minority, the Druze, prompting Prime Minister…
Iran protesters attack religious school: conservative media

Iran protesters attack religious school: conservative media

  Iranian protesters have attacked a religious school in Karaj province near Tehran, the conservative Fars news agency reported Saturday,…
Scattered protests in Iran as US sanctions loom

Scattered protests in Iran as US sanctions loom

  Sporadic protests were taking place in cities in Iran for a fourth day, with demonstrators attacking a Shi’ite seminary…
Israel intercepts second Gaza-bound activist boat

Israel intercepts second Gaza-bound activist boat

  The Israeli navy intercepted a Swedish-flagged activist boat bent on breaching its more than decade-long blockade of Gaza, the…
Iran naval drills underway amid tensions with U.S.

Iran naval drills underway amid tensions with U.S.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States believes Iran has started carrying out naval exercises in the Gulf, apparently moving up…
Thousands march in Jerusalem Gay Pride amid surrogacy uproar

Thousands march in Jerusalem Gay Pride amid surrogacy uproar

Jerusalem (AP) — Over 15,000 people marched in the Gay Pride Parade through Jerusalem on Thursday, partying in the shadow…
Iran’s foreign minister says China ‘pivotal’ to salvaging its nuclear deal

Iran’s foreign minister says China ‘pivotal’ to salvaging its nuclear deal

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday China was “pivotal” to salvaging a multilateral nuclear agreement for the…
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