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Arrival of virus in Gaza raises fears about vulnerable areas
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Arrival of virus in Gaza raises fears about vulnerable areas

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The arrival of the coronavirus in the Gaza Strip, an impoverished enclave where the…
One-two punch of new virus, falling oil prices threaten Iraq
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One-two punch of new virus, falling oil prices threaten Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) — The economic fallout from the coronavirus coupled with a sudden drop in oil prices is threatening to…
Iran reports largest spike in coronavirus as 147 more die
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Iran reports largest spike in coronavirus as 147 more die

TEHRAN (AP) — Iran reported its single biggest jump in deaths from the new coronavirus on Wednesday, saying that another…
Iraqi officials say rockets strike Baghdad’s Green Zone
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Iraqi officials say rockets strike Baghdad’s Green Zone

BAGHDAD (AP) — At least three rockets struck Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone near the American Embassy late Tuesday, a day…
Little-known ex-governor Zurfi named as new Iraqi prime minister-designate
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Little-known ex-governor Zurfi named as new Iraqi prime minister-designate

BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Iraq’s president designated Adnan al-Zurfi, a former regional governor with little national political profile, as prime minister,…
Lebanon goes on virus lockdown as Iraqis prepare for curfew
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Lebanon goes on virus lockdown as Iraqis prepare for curfew

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon went into lockdown and Iraqis prepared for a curfew Monday as part of regional efforts to…
Multiple rockets hit Iraq’s Taji base for second time in a week
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Multiple rockets hit Iraq’s Taji base for second time in a week

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Several Iraqi air defense servicemen were critically wounded on Saturday as multiple rockets hit a military base…
Iraq’s protesters struggle to keep waning movement going
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Iraq’s protesters struggle to keep waning movement going

BAGHDAD (AP) — At the once bustling hub of the largest anti-government protest movement in Iraq’s modern history, crowds have…
Iraq condemns US air strikes, warns of consequences
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Iraq condemns US air strikes, warns of consequences

KERBALA, Iraq/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Iraq condemned overnight US air strikes on Friday, saying they killed six people and warning of…
Iraq army says US strikes kill 5 security forces, 1 civilian
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Iraq army says US strikes kill 5 security forces, 1 civilian

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s military said five security force members and a civilian were killed early Friday in a barrage…
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