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‘Senior figures’ in Israel’s Bezeq arrested in corruption probe tied to Netanyahu

‘Senior figures’ in Israel’s Bezeq arrested in corruption probe tied to Netanyahu

The arrests came just days after police said there were grounds to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for bribery, fraud and…
Iran and Saudi Arabia need a ‘fresh security architecture’

Iran and Saudi Arabia need a ‘fresh security architecture’

At this year’s Munich Security Conference, several Middle Eastern leaders proposed the idea of a new “security architecture” in the Middle…
Iraq: German ‘Islamic State’ bride sentenced to 6 years in prison

Iraq: German ‘Islamic State’ bride sentenced to 6 years in prison

A court in Iraq has sentenced German teenager Linda W. to six years in prison for her involvement with “Islamic…
‘Do not test Israel’s resolve’, Netanyahu warns Iran

‘Do not test Israel’s resolve’, Netanyahu warns Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Tehran on Sunday over aggressions by Iran and its “proxies” in Syria, saying he…
Afghan civilians increasingly targeted in 2017: UN

Afghan civilians increasingly targeted in 2017: UN

More and more Afghan civilians are being deliberately targeted by militant attacks and suicide blasts, new UN figures published Thursday…
Iraqi victories remain fragile as US reduces troops

Iraqi victories remain fragile as US reduces troops

From their outpost on Iraq’s westernmost edge, US 1st Lt. Kyle Hagerty and his troops watched civilians trickle into the…
US vows investigation into Syria attack involving Russians

US vows investigation into Syria attack involving Russians

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Saturday vowed to investigate an attack involving Russian citizens on American-allied forces in Syria…
Iranian passenger plane crashes in central Iran: Iran media

Iranian passenger plane crashes in central Iran: Iran media

An Iranian passenger plane with 66 people on board crashed in central Iran on Sunday during a flight from Tehran…
Israel strikes Gaza Strip after four soldiers wounded

Israel strikes Gaza Strip after four soldiers wounded

Israeli jets pounded the Gaza Strip on Saturday after four soldiers were injured in an explosion along the border fence…
Turkey denies use of chemical weapons in Syria

Turkey denies use of chemical weapons in Syria

Turkey on Saturday denied allegations that it had used poisonous gas during operations in the northwestern Afrin region of Syria,…
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