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Israel strikes Iran-supplied arms depot near Damascus airport

Israel strikes Iran-supplied arms depot near Damascus airport

Syrian rebel and intelligence sources said Israel struck an arms supply hub on Thursday operated by the Lebanese Hezbollah group…
Saudi Arabia says foils bombing attempt on Aramco fuel distribution terminal

Saudi Arabia says foils bombing attempt on Aramco fuel distribution terminal

Saudi forces foiled an attempt from Yemen to blow up an Aramco fuel terminal in the southern Jazan province on…
Israel appoints first female Muslim judge to religious court

Israel appoints first female Muslim judge to religious court

The Committee for the Appointment of Judges in Israel, headed by Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked, appointed Hanaa al-Khatib as the…
Emirates CEO says US laptop carry-on ban still puzzles him

Emirates CEO says US laptop carry-on ban still puzzles him

The chairman and CEO of Dubai's long-haul carrier Emirates said Tuesday he "can't dig into somebody's mind" to understand why…
Turkey detains 800 people over suspected links to US-based cleric

Turkey detains 800 people over suspected links to US-based cleric

Turkish authorities detained 800 people overnight suspected of links to US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, security sources said on Wednesday, in…
German foreign minister calls Netanyahu threat to cancel meeting ‘regrettable’

German foreign minister calls Netanyahu threat to cancel meeting ‘regrettable’

German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said on Tuesday it would be "regrettable" if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called off…
Drone strike kills 3 civilians, four militants in Yemen: residents

Drone strike kills 3 civilians, four militants in Yemen: residents

Three Yemeni civilians were killed when a drone attacked four suspected al Qaeda militants traveling in a vehicle in the…
Syrian army, allies gain ground against rebels north of Hama

Syrian army, allies gain ground against rebels north of Hama

The Syrian army and allied forces advanced against rebels in western Syria near Hama city on Sunday, building on recent…
Afghan defense minister, army chief of staff resign over deadly attack

Afghan defense minister, army chief of staff resign over deadly attack

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani accepted the resignations of his defense minister and army chief of staff on Monday, after more…
Morocco summons Algeria envoy over Syrian refugees

Morocco summons Algeria envoy over Syrian refugees

Morocco has summoned Algeria's ambassador to express concern after 54 Syrians attempted to "illegally enter" the country from Algeria, the…
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