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Iran stages pro-government rallies after days of violent unrest

Iran stages pro-government rallies after days of violent unrest

DUBAI (Reuters) — Thousands of supporters of Iran’s clerical establishment rallied in Tehran on Monday, accusing the United States and…
Fresh arrests in Saudi Arabia net intellectuals, entrepreneurs: sources

Fresh arrests in Saudi Arabia net intellectuals, entrepreneurs: sources

DUBAI (Reuters) — Saudi Arabia has detained at least eight people, mostly intellectuals and writers, two sources including London-based Saudi…
Turkey to test Russian S-400 systems despite U.S. pressure: media

Turkey to test Russian S-400 systems despite U.S. pressure: media

ISTANBUL (Reuters) — Turkish F-16 warplanes will fly over the country’s capital Ankara on Monday to test its new Russian…
Police fire tear gas as groups clash in Lebanon capital

Police fire tear gas as groups clash in Lebanon capital

BEIRUT (AP) — Security forces fired tear gas amid confrontations in central Beirut that went into Monday morning between Hezbollah…
Rights researcher deported by Israel vows to continue work

Rights researcher deported by Israel vows to continue work

JERUSALEM (AP) — A human rights researcher who is being deported from Israel over his alleged boycott advocacy said Sunday…
U.S. Navy chief fired over handling of SEAL saga involving Trump

U.S. Navy chief fired over handling of SEAL saga involving Trump

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper fired the Navy’s top civilian on Sunday over his handling of the…
Death toll climbs to 13 in one of the ‘worst’ days of protest in southern Iraq

Death toll climbs to 13 in one of the ‘worst’ days of protest in southern Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) — Thirteen anti-government protesters were killed Sunday by Iraqi security forces in one of the “worst” days of…
Israel’s Netanyahu faces court, party challenges after indictment

Israel’s Netanyahu faces court, party challenges after indictment

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – A watchdog group asked Israel’s top court on Sunday to order Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step…
France says Abu Dhabi to host HQ for European naval mission for the Gulf

France says Abu Dhabi to host HQ for European naval mission for the Gulf

ABU DHABI (Reuters) – A French naval base in Abu Dhabi will serve as the headquarters for a European-led mission…
Security forces kill five in southern Iraq as protests continue: sources

Security forces kill five in southern Iraq as protests continue: sources

BASRA (Reuters) – Security forces opened fire on protesters in southern Iraq, killing at least five people and wounding dozens…
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