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Turkey says it captured sister of dead IS leader

Turkey says it captured sister of dead IS leader

Turkish forces in northern Syria have detained a sister of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State group…
Elissa fires back after Israeli army spokesman wishes her happy birthday

Elissa fires back after Israeli army spokesman wishes her happy birthday

Avichay Adraee, Spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces, wished renowned Lebanese singer Elissa a happy birthday on his Twitter account,…
Saudi Arabia formally starts IPO of oil firm Saudi Aramco

Saudi Arabia formally starts IPO of oil firm Saudi Aramco

DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia formally began an initial public offering Sunday of a sliver of oil giant…
Iran announces new violations of nuclear deal on anniversary

Iran announces new violations of nuclear deal on anniversary

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran announced on Monday its latest violations of the nuclear deal with world powers, saying that…
Turkey vows to send back IS members to their countries

Turkey vows to send back IS members to their countries

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey will send back Islamic State group members to their countries of origin, the interior minister said…
Three protesters killed in Iran Consulate attack: Iraqi police

Three protesters killed in Iran Consulate attack: Iraqi police

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi security officials say three protesters were killed and 19 were wounded during an attack the previous…
Sudanese protests demand answers over June crackdown deaths

Sudanese protests demand answers over June crackdown deaths

CAIRO (AP) — Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Sudan’s capital and across the country on Sunday, demanding…
Israeli PM’s son, driver strike settlement over leaked tape

Israeli PM’s son, driver strike settlement over leaked tape

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s son has reportedly reached a court settlement with a former driver whom…
Thousands protest in Lebanon after rally to support president

Thousands protest in Lebanon after rally to support president

Thousands of Lebanese protested Sunday to keep up a nationwide street movement that has brought down the government, hours after…
Iran, US still captive to 1979 hostage crisis

Iran, US still captive to 1979 hostage crisis

The 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover in Tehran may have ended after 444 days, but both America and Iran still remain…
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