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Germany in push to resurrect Afghan talks with Taliban

Germany in push to resurrect Afghan talks with Taliban

KABUL/BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany, a leading donor and member of the NATO-led coalition in Afghanistan, has been talking with the…
Israelis protest plan to give Netanyahu immunity, limit Supreme Court

Israelis protest plan to give Netanyahu immunity, limit Supreme Court

Tens of thousands of Israelis have rallied in Tel Aviv to protest against a looming coalition agreement to grant Prime…
US sanctions on Iran felt in Iraqi Shia tourist shops

US sanctions on Iran felt in Iraqi Shia tourist shops

BAGHDAD (AP) — For years, Karar Hussein has sold sweets in his shop near the entrance to one of Shia…
Turkey sends weapons to Syrian rebels facing Russian-backed assault: Syrian sources

Turkey sends weapons to Syrian rebels facing Russian-backed assault: Syrian sources

Russia is backing the Syrian army’s large aerial and ground assault as it seeks to gain control of the last…
Sudan protest groups calls for strike starting next Tuesday

Sudan protest groups calls for strike starting next Tuesday

KHARTOUM (Reuters) – A coalition of Sudanese protest and opposition groups on Friday called for two days of strikes in…
Pakistan PM warns against war in region amid Iran tensions with US, Saudi

Pakistan PM warns against war in region amid Iran tensions with US, Saudi

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan warned against the risk of conflict in the region, following a visit…
Iraq’s racy TV in Ramadan revives an industry – and draws censure

Iraq’s racy TV in Ramadan revives an industry – and draws censure

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – On a studio set in Baghdad, a director watches the star of his TV series hold a…
US orders new troops to Middle East to counter Iran ‘threat’

US orders new troops to Middle East to counter Iran ‘threat’

The United States said it was deploying 1,500 additional troops to the Middle East to counter “credible threats” from Iran…
US troop move to Middle East ‘dangerous for international peace’: Iran’s Zarif

US troop move to Middle East ‘dangerous for international peace’: Iran’s Zarif

DUBAI (Reuters) – A US move to send troops to the Middle East after accusing Tehran of being behind attacks…
Iran can sink US warships with ‘secret weapons’, military official says

Iran can sink US warships with ‘secret weapons’, military official says

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran can sink US warships sent to the Gulf region using missiles and “secret weapons”, a senior…
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