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Iran ‘never seeks war’ with US, says Rouhani

Iran ‘never seeks war’ with US, says Rouhani

Iran “never seeks war” with the United States, President Hassan Rouhani said as he sought to rein in soaring tensions…
Saudi forces say they have captured leader of Yemen branch of Islamic State

Saudi forces say they have captured leader of Yemen branch of Islamic State

DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi special forces have captured the leader of the Yemeni branch of the Islamic State militant group,…
Lebanese town bans Muslims from buying, renting property

Lebanese town bans Muslims from buying, renting property

BEIRUT (AP) — Mohammed Awwad and his fiancee, both Muslims, recently found an affordable apartment for rent online in a…
Nearly a year after currency crisis, unemployed Turks still ‘can’t dream’

Nearly a year after currency crisis, unemployed Turks still ‘can’t dream’

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Murat Abi found employment in construction after moving to Istanbul from eastern Turkey four years ago, including…
Palestinian refugees say Trump cannot bury right of return

Palestinian refugees say Trump cannot bury right of return

 BAQAA CAMP, Jordan (Reuters) – A U.S. Middle East peace plan is stirring anger and apprehension in Palestinian refugee camps…
U.N. chief says important Mideast peace efforts realize two-state vision

U.N. chief says important Mideast peace efforts realize two-state vision

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday it was important “to pursue peace efforts to…
Iraq, U.N. in talks over prosecution of Islamic State prisoners in SDF detention

Iraq, U.N. in talks over prosecution of Islamic State prisoners in SDF detention

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq is in talks with the United Nations over whether it can prosecute foreign Islamic State fighters…
South African sisters describe Saudi detention and complain to U.N.

South African sisters describe Saudi detention and complain to U.N.

GENEVA (Reuters) – Two South African sisters who were imprisoned in Saudi Arabia, initially without charge, described their ordeal on…
Syrians returning home to reach one million once safe zone created: Erdogan

Syrians returning home to reach one million once safe zone created: Erdogan

ANKARA (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday he believed the number of Syrians returning from Turkey to their…
Long line of Israeli-Palestinian peace bids precede Trump push

Long line of Israeli-Palestinian peace bids precede Trump push

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The United States is holding an economic conference in Bahrain on Tuesday and Wednesday to encourage investment…
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