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US considers sending ‘training’ unit to Tunisia amid North Africa tensions

US considers sending ‘training’ unit to Tunisia amid North Africa tensions

TUNIS (Reuters) – The United States said it is considering deploying a Security Force Assistance Brigade in Tunisia for training,…
Lebanon extends mandate of UN force along Israel border

Lebanon extends mandate of UN force along Israel border

Beirut (AP) — Lebanon’s government agreed on Friday to extend the mandate of the UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon…
As lockdown eases, Iran’s mosques to resume daily prayers

As lockdown eases, Iran’s mosques to resume daily prayers

DUBAI (Reuters) – Government employees went back to work in Iran on Saturday and President Hassan Rouhani said mosques would…
US warns of Russian bid for Libya stronghold after warplane delivery

US warns of Russian bid for Libya stronghold after warplane delivery

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The US military believes a Russian introduction of warplanes into Libya may not tip the balance in…
Israeli police fatally shoot man in Jerusalem’s Old City – spokesman

Israeli police fatally shoot man in Jerusalem’s Old City – spokesman

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli police officers fatally shot a man they suspected was carrying a weapon in Jerusalem’s Old City…
Foreign powers in Libya risk ever bloodier stalemate

Foreign powers in Libya risk ever bloodier stalemate

TUNIS/ANKARA/CAIRO (Reuters) — As Turkish drones helped drive eastern Libyan forces back from Tripoli this month, Russia was said to…
IS blasts Iraq PM as American agent, calls for more attacks

IS blasts Iraq PM as American agent, calls for more attacks

BAGHDAD (AP) — The Islamic State group in an audio message blasted Iraq’s new prime minister, calling him an “American…
Iran says it will continue nuclear work despite US sanctions

Iran says it will continue nuclear work despite US sanctions

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Friday its experts would continue nuclear development activities, despite sanctions imposed earlier this week…
Shooting at smuggling warehouse in Libya kills 30 migrants

Shooting at smuggling warehouse in Libya kills 30 migrants

CAIRO (AP) — The family of a slain Libyan human trafficker attacked a group of migrants in a town that…
UN urges US$2.4 bn to help Yemen cope with war and virus

UN urges US$2.4 bn to help Yemen cope with war and virus

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The UN humanitarian chief urgently appealed for US$2.4 billion to help millions of people in Yemen…
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