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Chemical arms experts due in Douma Wednesday, Russians say

Chemical arms experts due in Douma Wednesday, Russians say

Chemical weapons experts are due to arrive in Douma on Wednesday to probe an alleged poison gas attack, Russian officials…
For Pakistani dockworkers in Dubai, kushti is a way of life

For Pakistani dockworkers in Dubai, kushti is a way of life

Every Friday evening in Dubai’s bustling Deira district, a sandy lot is transformed into the ring of champions. It is…
Israeli series exposes raw wounds from ethnic Jewish divide

Israeli series exposes raw wounds from ethnic Jewish divide

An electrifying new documentary series on the problematic integration of Middle Eastern Jews by Israel’s European founders in the 1950s…
Syrian state media report new missile attack in Homs region

Syrian state media report new missile attack in Homs region

Syrian state-run media reported that the country’s air defenses confronted a new “aggression,” shooting down missiles over the central region…
US-led strikes on Syria: A move with unpredictable consequences

US-led strikes on Syria: A move with unpredictable consequences

The United States and its European allies launched airstrikes early Saturday on Syrian research, development and military facilities in response…
Russia may have tampered with chemical attack site: US envoy

Russia may have tampered with chemical attack site: US envoy

Russia may have tampered with the site of an alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria’s Douma, the US envoy to…
Detained American pastor goes on trial in Turkey

Detained American pastor goes on trial in Turkey

An American pastor Monday went on trial in Turkey on terror-related charges after spending the last one-and-a-half years behind bars,…
US to hit Russia with new sanctions for aiding Syria’s Assad

US to hit Russia with new sanctions for aiding Syria’s Assad

US Ambassador Nikki Haley has indicated new economic sanctions will be announced Monday against Russia for enabling the government of…
Qatari emir not attending Arab summit in Saudi Arabia

Qatari emir not attending Arab summit in Saudi Arabia

Qatar will not be represented by a senior official at an Arab summit taking place in Saudi Arabia on Sunday,…
Iran deal’s fate may rest on late European interventions

Iran deal’s fate may rest on late European interventions

The future of the landmark Iran nuclear deal hangs in the balance and its survival may depend on the unlikely…
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