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Iraq protesters block roads to raise pressure for sweeping reform

Iraq protesters block roads to raise pressure for sweeping reform

BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Protesters blocked roads with burning tires in southern Iraq and clashed with police in Baghdad on Wednesday,…
Overnight clashes in Lebanon injure dozens as tensions rise

Overnight clashes in Lebanon injure dozens as tensions rise

BEIRUT (AP) — Dozens of people were injured in overnight confrontations between supporters and opponents of Lebanon’s president, most of…
Century ago and today, Baghdad street a front line in revolt

Century ago and today, Baghdad street a front line in revolt

BAGHDAD (AP) — When discontented Iraqis sought independence from British occupation in 1920, Baghdad’s most prestigious new boulevard, Rasheed Street,…
Iran supreme leader claims protests a US-backed ‘conspiracy’

Iran supreme leader claims protests a US-backed ‘conspiracy’

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader on Wednesday claimed without evidence that recent protests across the Islamic…
Israeli aircraft hit Hamas site after rocket fire from Gaza

Israeli aircraft hit Hamas site after rocket fire from Gaza

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli aircraft attacked several sites for Gaza’s Hamas rulers early on Wednesday in response to rocket fire…
Top U.S. general arrives in Iraq amid protests, questions over Iran’s influence

Top U.S. general arrives in Iraq amid protests, questions over Iran’s influence

BAGHDAD (Reuters) — The top U.S. general, Mark Milley, arrived in Iraq on Tuesday amid a spate of anti-government protests…
Thousands rally in support of embattled Israeli leader

Thousands rally in support of embattled Israeli leader

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Thousands of people rallied in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday in what…
Baghdad bombings kill 5 as Iraqis protest government

Baghdad bombings kill 5 as Iraqis protest government

BAGHDAD (AP) — Three simultaneous explosions rocked Baghdad late on Tuesday, killing five people and wounding more than a dozen,…
Russia hopes to agree on new S-400 missile deal with Turkey next year

Russia hopes to agree on new S-400 missile deal with Turkey next year

MOSCOW/ISTANBUL (Reuters) — Russia hopes to seal a deal to supply Turkey with more S-400 missile systems in the first…
Lebanon’s Hariri says he does not want to be PM, says decision ‘decisive’

Lebanon’s Hariri says he does not want to be PM, says decision ‘decisive’

BEIRUT (Reuters) — Lebanon’s Saad al-Hariri said on Tuesday he did not want to be prime minister of a new…
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