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In thrice-demolished village, a Mideast battle of wills

In thrice-demolished village, a Mideast battle of wills

KHIRBET HUMSU, West Bank (AP) — It looks like the aftermath of a tornado. There are dirt plots where there…
Al Qaeda’s leader in Yemen under arrest, UN report reveals

Al Qaeda’s leader in Yemen under arrest, UN report reveals

The leader of al Qaeda’s affiliate in Yemen has been under arrest for several months, the United Nations disclosed Thursday…
In Saddam strongholds that fought America, Iraqis fear a US departure

In Saddam strongholds that fought America, Iraqis fear a US departure

FALLUJAH, Iraq (Reuters) – Abu Arkan Ibrahim picked up a rifle and joined the Iraqi insurgency against US troops when…
Israel, a global leader in COVID vaccinations, finds limits

Israel, a global leader in COVID vaccinations, finds limits

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — When it comes to fighting the coronavirus, Israel is discovering the limits of vaccines. The…
In thrice-demolished village, a Mideast battle of wills

In thrice-demolished village, a Mideast battle of wills

KHIRBET HUMSU, West Bank (AP) — It looks like the aftermath of a tornado. There are dirt plots where there…
Pariah with benefits: US aiding Saudi defense despite chill

Pariah with benefits: US aiding Saudi defense despite chill

As a presidential candidate, Joe Biden laid out a tougher line on Saudi Arabia than any US president in decades.…
Turkey Uighurs fear sellout to China in exchange for vaccine

Turkey Uighurs fear sellout to China in exchange for vaccine

BEIJING (AP) — Abdullah Metseydi, a Uighur in Turkey, was readying for bed last month when he heard commotion, then…
Belgium: Iranian diplomat convicted over 2018 bomb plot in France

Belgium: Iranian diplomat convicted over 2018 bomb plot in France

Iranian diplomat Assadolah Assadi was convicted of attempted terrorism Thursday by a court in Belgium for his role in a 2018…
Middle East: Are people losing their religion?

Middle East: Are people losing their religion?

Few topics are as delicate as religion — especially in the Middle East. Officially, Arab states have major Muslim populations, varying…
Prominent Lebanese activist, publisher found dead in his car

Prominent Lebanese activist, publisher found dead in his car

BEIRUT (AP) — A prominent Lebanese publisher and strong critic of the Shiite militant Hezbollah group was found dead in…
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