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Afghan communications ministry attacked, at least two gunmen killed

Afghan communications ministry attacked, at least two gunmen killed

KABUL (Reuters) – Gunmen attacked the communications ministry in the center of Kabul on Saturday, interrupting months of relative calm…
White House says Trump spoke to Libyan commander Haftar on Monday

White House says Trump spoke to Libyan commander Haftar on Monday

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Reuters) – The White House said on Friday that President Donald Trump spoke by phone earlier…
Sudan’s public prosecutor investigating Bashir on suspicion of money laundering: source

Sudan’s public prosecutor investigating Bashir on suspicion of money laundering: source

KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudan’s public prosecutor has begun investigating ousted President Omar al-Bashir on charges of money laundering and the…
Loud explosion, gunfire rock downtown Kabul in attack near ministry

Loud explosion, gunfire rock downtown Kabul in attack near ministry

Suicide bombers and gunmen launched an attack near a government ministry in central Kabul on Saturday, officials said, in an…
Islamic State attacks Syrian army, allies, killing dozens: monitor

Islamic State attacks Syrian army, allies, killing dozens: monitor

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Islamic State attacks on the Syrian army and allied militias in central Syria have killed 35 soldiers…
Macron sparks Turkish anger by meeting Syrian Kurds

Macron sparks Turkish anger by meeting Syrian Kurds

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday hosted representatives of the Kurdish-led force that defeated Islamic State (IS) extremists in Syria,…
Sudan protest leaders to unveil civilian ruling body

Sudan protest leaders to unveil civilian ruling body

Sudanese protest leaders have announced plans to unveil a civilian body to take over from the ruling military council as…
Oil market likely to be well balanced in 2019, says Saudi energy adviser

Oil market likely to be well balanced in 2019, says Saudi energy adviser

PARIS (Reuters) – Ibrahim al-Muhanna, an adviser to the Saudi energy minister, said on Friday he expected the oil market…
Christian pilgrims march through Jerusalem for Good Friday

Christian pilgrims march through Jerusalem for Good Friday

JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Christian pilgrims and clergy members marched through the ancient stone alleys of Jerusalem’s Old City,…
Israel demolishes home of Palestinian charged with killing

Israel demolishes home of Palestinian charged with killing

HEBRON, West Bank (AP) — The Israeli military has demolished the family home of a Palestinian charged with the killing…
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