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4 hurt in explosion in mainly-Kurdish city in Turkey: reports

4 hurt in explosion in mainly-Kurdish city in Turkey: reports

At least four people were injured and one person was trapped beneath debris following an explosion Tuesday that occurred inside…
Israel sets closure on Palestinian areas ahead of Passover

Israel sets closure on Palestinian areas ahead of Passover

Israel closed off access to the Palestinian territories Monday as a security measure for the weeklong Passover holiday.The military said…
Russia backs Syrian chemicals attack probe: German FM

Russia backs Syrian chemicals attack probe: German FM

Russia will support a probe into the alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel has said.…
UK in talks about ways to up pressure on backers of Syrian government: PM May’s spokesman

UK in talks about ways to up pressure on backers of Syrian government: PM May’s spokesman

Britain is in discussions with international partners on how it can put more pressure on the Syrian government and its…
Three killed in Mogadishu army camp attack: military

Three killed in Mogadishu army camp attack: military

A suicide bomber blew himself up inside a Mogadishu army camp Monday, killing at least three soldiers a day after…
Assad speaks with Iran’s president, who affirms support

Assad speaks with Iran’s president, who affirms support

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani affirmed his support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government on Sunday, following last week's US missile…
UK defense minister: Russia responsible by proxy for Syria chemical deaths

UK defense minister: Russia responsible by proxy for Syria chemical deaths

Britain said on Sunday Russia bore responsibility by proxy for civilian deaths in Syria last week caused by a poison…
Why women are taking to YouTube in Saudi Arabia

Why women are taking to YouTube in Saudi Arabia

Al-Juhara Sajer is a 25-year-old lifestyle and makeup vlogger from Saudi Arabia.
Civilians among 21 killed in US-led Syria strikes: activists

Civilians among 21 killed in US-led Syria strikes: activists

US-led coalition aircraft struck two locations in northern Syria on Saturday, killing at least 21 people, including a woman and…
Hot air balloon accident in Turkey kills 1 tourist, hurts 20

Hot air balloon accident in Turkey kills 1 tourist, hurts 20

A hot air balloon hit a high-voltage transmission line and crashed Sunday near a popular tourist destination in central Turkey,…
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