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India’s Modi calls for talks with Pakistan in letter to new PM Khan

India’s Modi calls for talks with Pakistan in letter to new PM Khan

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for dialogue with Pakistan in a letter to its newly…
Shots fired at US embassy in Turkish capital, no casualties

Shots fired at US embassy in Turkish capital, no casualties

ANKARA (Reuters) – Amid tense relations between Ankara and Washington, several gunshots were fired on Monday from a vehicle at…
Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif says US addicted to sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif says US addicted to sanctions

TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) – The United States is addicted to applying sanctions on Iran, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif…
Afghan officials: Taliban take at least 100 people hostage

Afghan officials: Taliban take at least 100 people hostage

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban ambushed a convoy of busses Monday on a road in northern Afghanistan and took…
Baghdad gun shops thrive after Iraqi rethink on arms control

Baghdad gun shops thrive after Iraqi rethink on arms control

  In the middle of Baghdad’s busy commercial neighborhood of Karrada, where most retail outlets sell home appliances, shoppers can…
US forces to stay in Iraq as long as needed: spokesman

US forces to stay in Iraq as long as needed: spokesman

  US forces will stay in Iraq “as long as needed” to help stabilize regions previously controlled by Islamic State,…
Palestinians sort through 8 years of mail held by Israel

Palestinians sort through 8 years of mail held by Israel

  Palestinian postal workers in the West Bank are sifting through eight years’ worth of undelivered mail held by Israel.…
Iraqi Supreme Court ratifies May election results

Iraqi Supreme Court ratifies May election results

  Iraq’s Supreme Court has ratified the results of the May 12 parliamentary election, its spokesman said on Sunday, setting…
US raises $300 million from allies for Syria stabilization

US raises $300 million from allies for Syria stabilization

  The United States said on Friday it had secured $300 million from coalition partners to help stabilize parts of…
Over 2 million Muslims begin annual hajj pilgrimage

Over 2 million Muslims begin annual hajj pilgrimage

  More than 2 million Muslims began the annual hajj pilgrimage at first light on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, circling…
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