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NATO to continue Afghan troop training after leaving country

NATO to continue Afghan troop training after leaving country

BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO will continue to train Afghan special forces outside the country after it winds up 18 years…
In tactical shift, Iran grows new, loyal elite from among Iraqi militias

In tactical shift, Iran grows new, loyal elite from among Iraqi militias

Iran has hand picked hundreds of trusted fighters from among the cadres of its most powerful militia allies in Iraq,…
Opinion: The children of Gaza are crying out. Is there any response?

Opinion: The children of Gaza are crying out. Is there any response?

US Vice President Kamala Harris’ assertion that the US will stand by Israel has left many observers, myself included, flabbergasted.…
Turkey says WhatsApp will drop data collection update after probe

Turkey says WhatsApp will drop data collection update after probe

Turkey’s Competition Board said on Friday it had been informed by WhatsApp that it would not implement a messaging app…
On the sidelines, Hezbollah looms large over Gaza battle

On the sidelines, Hezbollah looms large over Gaza battle

BEIRUT (AP) — Ever since their last war in 2006, Israel and Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah militia have constantly warned that…
Lebanon president says PM-designate incapable of forming cabinet

Lebanon president says PM-designate incapable of forming cabinet

Lebanon’s parliament will convene on Friday to discuss a letter written by the president saying Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri had…
Palestinians claim victory as Gaza truce faces early test

Palestinians claim victory as Gaza truce faces early test

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians rallied by the thousands early Friday after a cease-fire took effect in the…
Israel unleashes strikes as expectations for truce rise

Israel unleashes strikes as expectations for truce rise

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel unleashed another wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Thursday, killing at…
Lebanese attack Syrians heading to vote at their embassy

Lebanese attack Syrians heading to vote at their embassy

BEIRUT (AP) — Groups of angry Lebanese pelted buses and cars carrying Syrians expatriates and refugees heading to the Syrian…
EU-Turkey relations at ‘historic’ low point: European Parliament

EU-Turkey relations at ‘historic’ low point: European Parliament

The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted a report urging the EU Commission to formally suspend accession negotiations with Turkey if Ankara does…
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