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Emirates opts for 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in revised deal

Emirates opts for 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in revised deal

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Middle East’s biggest carrier, the Dubai-based Emirates, announced on Wednesday a firm order…
Israel faces likely third election amid Bibi-Gantz standoff

Israel faces likely third election amid Bibi-Gantz standoff

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is no closer to a breakthrough out of its political paralysis and with the clock running…
At least 106 killed in Iran protests: Amnesty International

At least 106 killed in Iran protests: Amnesty International

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Days of protests over rising fuel prices and a subsequent government crackdown have killed…
Kuwait’s foreign minister named new PM amid government feud

Kuwait’s foreign minister named new PM amid government feud

KUWAIT (Reuters) — Kuwait’s ruler on Tuesday named Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah as prime minister, elevating him from his role…
Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria; 11 reported killed

Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria; 11 reported killed

  JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said it struck dozens of Iranian targets in Syria on Wednesday, carrying out…
US faces Palestinian, international criticism of Israel settlement move

US faces Palestinian, international criticism of Israel settlement move

The United States faced stiff international and Palestinian criticism Tuesday over its decision to no longer consider Israeli settlements illegal,…
Russia balks at Turkish idea of new Syrian military operation

Russia balks at Turkish idea of new Syrian military operation

MOSCOW (Reuters) — Russia said on Tuesday it was bewildered by a Turkish pledge to conduct a new military operation…
Three killed as Iran unrest shows no signs of subsiding

Three killed as Iran unrest shows no signs of subsiding

Three security personnel have been killed by “rioters” in Iran, the latest deaths in protests that showed no sign of…
U.S., Australian hostages freed by Afghan Taliban in swap

U.S., Australian hostages freed by Afghan Taliban in swap

PESHAWAR, Pakistan/KABUL (Reuters) — The Afghan Taliban released American and Australian university professors held hostage for more than three years…
Protesters force postponement of Lebanese parliament session

Protesters force postponement of Lebanese parliament session

BEIRUT (AP) — Thousands of protesters rallying against the Lebanese political elite blocked roads in central Beirut on Tuesday, preventing…
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