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Iran ‘almost certainly’ behind ship attacks off UAE: Bolton

Iran ‘almost certainly’ behind ship attacks off UAE: Bolton

US National Security Advisor John Bolton said Wednesday Iran was “almost certainly” behind attacks on ships off the United Arab…
Iraq sentences 2 more French IS members to death, 6 so far

Iraq sentences 2 more French IS members to death, 6 so far

BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi court on Tuesday sentenced two high-profile French members of the Islamic State group to death,…
French minister Le Drian urges Saudi and UAE to end war in Yemen

French minister Le Drian urges Saudi and UAE to end war in Yemen

PARIS (Reuters) – French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Tuesday reiterated calls for Saudi Arabia and the United Arab…
Turkish military launches operation against militants in northern Iraq

Turkish military launches operation against militants in northern Iraq

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s military launched an operation with commandos, backed by artillery and air strikes, against Kurdish militants in…
Attacks on Afghan schools nearly triple, warns UNICEF

Attacks on Afghan schools nearly triple, warns UNICEF

Attacks on schools in Afghanistan almost tripled in 2018, the United Nations children’s fund UNICEF warned Tuesday. The number of…
Idlib government chief urges defense against Assad attack

Idlib government chief urges defense against Assad attack

IDLIB CITY, Syria (Reuters) – Russian-backed Syrian government forces will be able to advance all the way to the Turkish…
Syria, Israel exchange fire amid regional tension, 1 killed

Syria, Israel exchange fire amid regional tension, 1 killed

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria said an Israeli attack against a military post in the country’s south on Monday killed…
Israel faces possible second election amid coalition crisis

Israel faces possible second election amid coalition crisis

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s parliament on Monday passed a preliminary motion to dissolve itself. The move further pushed the country…
Sudan opposition pushes ahead with two-day strike from Tuesday

Sudan opposition pushes ahead with two-day strike from Tuesday

KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudan’s alliance of opposition and protest groups said on Monday that it would push ahead with a…
Trump says Iran nuclear deal possible as sanctions bite

Trump says Iran nuclear deal possible as sanctions bite

TOKYO (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday a deal with Iran on its nuclear program was possible,…
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