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World Bank report warns Gaza Strip economy is in ‘free fall’

World Bank report warns Gaza Strip economy is in ‘free fall’

  JERUSALEM (AP) — The Gaza Strip’s economy is in “free fall,” a report from the World Bank warned Tuesday,…
Turkey promises ‘safe zones’ in Kurdish-held parts of Syria

Turkey promises ‘safe zones’ in Kurdish-held parts of Syria

  ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey said Sunday it would take steps to create “safe zones” across northern Syria, including in…
As Tripoli violence rises, France wants sanctions on militias

As Tripoli violence rises, France wants sanctions on militias

  NEW York (Reuters) – France said on Monday it wanted the UN Security Council to implement sanctions on militias…
Russia to give Syria S-300 air defense after accusations against Israel

Russia to give Syria S-300 air defense after accusations against Israel

  MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia announced on Monday it will supply an S-300 surface-to-air missile system to Syria in two…
Thousands attend funeral for Iran attack dead

Thousands attend funeral for Iran attack dead

  Tens of thousands of mourners attended a funeral on Monday in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz for soldiers…
Turkey’s Erdogan vows to impose secure zones east of Euphrates in Syria

Turkey’s Erdogan vows to impose secure zones east of Euphrates in Syria

  ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey will take action east of the Euphrates river in Syria and impose secure zones as…
UAE official denies Iranian allegations of links to military parade attackers

UAE official denies Iranian allegations of links to military parade attackers

  DUBAI (Reuters) – A senior United Arab Emirates official denied on Sunday Iranian allegations alluding to the involvement of…
Turkey orders 61 soldiers detained for suspected Gulen links: media

Turkey orders 61 soldiers detained for suspected Gulen links: media

  ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish authorities ordered the arrest of 61 soldiers from the navy and land forces, including senior…
OPEC, allies agree not to further increase oil production

OPEC, allies agree not to further increase oil production

  ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — A meeting of OPEC and its allies ended without any decision to further increase oil…
Iran Revolutionary Guards threaten to avenge military parade attack

Iran Revolutionary Guards threaten to avenge military parade attack

  Iran’s Revolutionary Guards vowed on Sunday to wreak “deadly and unforgettable” vengeance for a shooting attack on a military…
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