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US to hit NATO-ally Turkey over detained pastor, Trump says

US to hit NATO-ally Turkey over detained pastor, Trump says

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump declared on Thursday the United States will impose sanctions on Turkey, a crucial NATO…
Iranian general warns Trump: ‘War will destroy everything you own’

Iranian general warns Trump: ‘War will destroy everything you own’

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Iran’s Quds force chief Qassem Soleimani warned U.S. President Donald Trump against war on Thursday, saying it…
UAE calls Houthi attack on oil shipments totally irresponsible

UAE calls Houthi attack on oil shipments totally irresponsible

LONDON (Reuters) – An attack on Wednesday by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels on two oil tankers in the Red Sea…
Major Pakistan party alleges vote rigging as Khan tipped for victory

Major Pakistan party alleges vote rigging as Khan tipped for victory

Pakistan’s incumbent party rejected early election results Thursday that suggested former cricket hero Imran Khan was on his way to…
Wary of US ally, Syrian Kurds look to Damascus for talks

Wary of US ally, Syrian Kurds look to Damascus for talks

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syria’s Kurds are trying to forge ties with Damascus as they seek to protect gains made in…
Saudi Arabia suspends oil exports through Red Sea lane after Houthi attack

Saudi Arabia suspends oil exports through Red Sea lane after Houthi attack

DUBAI (Reuters) – Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia said on Thursday it was “temporarily halting” all oil shipments through the…
Death toll in devastating IS attacks in Syria climbs to 216

Death toll in devastating IS attacks in Syria climbs to 216

A Syrian government official says the death toll from coordinated attacks the previous day by the Islamic State group on…
Hundreds of Gazans protest UN agency layoffs, pay cuts

Hundreds of Gazans protest UN agency layoffs, pay cuts

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Employees of the UN Palestinian refugee agency escalated their protest Wednesday in the Gaza…
Israel nation-state law serves as rallying cry for each side’s political base

Israel nation-state law serves as rallying cry for each side’s political base

Early Thursday morning after what seemed like an all-night shouting match in Israel’s Knesset, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strolled out…
With economy faltering, Iran appoints two new heads of key agencies

With economy faltering, Iran appoints two new heads of key agencies

(Reuters) – Iran’s cabinet appointed new heads at two of the government’s top economic institutions, as the country grapples with…
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