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Russia again claims Syrian rebels preparing chemical attack

Russia again claims Syrian rebels preparing chemical attack

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Tuesday again accused Syrian rebels of preparing a chemical attack which Moscow says will be…
Car bomb claimed by Islamic State kills 7 in western Iraq

Car bomb claimed by Islamic State kills 7 in western Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) — Seven people were killed Wednesday in a suicide car bombing claimed by the Islamic State group in…
The Arab supergirl fighting crime and smashing stereotypes

The Arab supergirl fighting crime and smashing stereotypes

(CNN) – A new vigilante superhero is defying the genre. Emara doesn’t wear spandex, skintight leather or masks – instead,…
Turkey’s lira falls again, but Albayrak sees no risk to economy

Turkey’s lira falls again, but Albayrak sees no risk to economy

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s lira fell against the dollar on Wednesday, as concern grew about the effects of the country’s…
Israeli nationalists celebrate court’s settlement legalizing

Israeli nationalists celebrate court’s settlement legalizing

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli nationalists are celebrating what they call a “precedent-setting” court ruling that would legalize an isolated West…
Iran has arrested ‘dozens of spies’: intelligence minister

Iran has arrested ‘dozens of spies’: intelligence minister

Iran’s intelligence minister said “dozens of spies” had been arrested as part of a crackdown on espionage and dual nationals…
Iraq official: Suicide bomber kills 6 at checkpoint in Anbar

Iraq official: Suicide bomber kills 6 at checkpoint in Anbar

BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi security official says a suicide bomber has targeted a security checkpoint in the western province…
Israel demolishes family home of Palestinian attacker

Israel demolishes family home of Palestinian attacker

KAUBER, West Bank (Reuters) – The Israeli military on Tuesday demolished the family home of a Palestinian teenager in the…
Thousands of Syrians start returning to Daraya: state media

Thousands of Syrians start returning to Daraya: state media

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Thousands of Syrians began returning to Daraya on Tuesday, state media said, for the first time since…
South Sudan rebel leader refuses to sign latest peace deal: Sudan minister

South Sudan rebel leader refuses to sign latest peace deal: Sudan minister

KHARTOUM (Reuters) – South Sudanese rebel leader Riek Machar refused to sign the latest draft of a peace deal with…
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