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Britain’s May in Saudi Arabia after surprise stop in Iraq

Britain’s May in Saudi Arabia after surprise stop in Iraq

British Prime Minister Theresa May traveled to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday night and met King Salman and his assertive 32-year-old…
EU official: IS remains threat despite loss of ‘caliphate’

EU official: IS remains threat despite loss of ‘caliphate’

The recent loss of its so-called “caliphate” will cripple the Islamic State group but the terror threat posed by the…
Israeli military demolishes workshop in West Bank settlement

Israeli military demolishes workshop in West Bank settlement

 The Israeli military has begun demolishing an illegally-built carpentry workshop in a West Bank settlement as dozens of Jewish settlers…
Israel to appoint new envoy to Jordan in bid to heal ties: source

Israel to appoint new envoy to Jordan in bid to heal ties: source

Israel plans to appoint a new ambassador to Jordan in a bid to calm Amman’s anger over the current envoy’s…
Iran challenges taboos on discussing sex as HIV rate rises

Iran challenges taboos on discussing sex as HIV rate rises

In a square in a poor eastern Tehran neighborhood known for its drug addicts and dealers, psychologist Atefeh Azimi draws…
Lebanon’s Aoun says Hariri to ‘certainly’ stay as PM

Lebanon’s Aoun says Hariri to ‘certainly’ stay as PM

Lebanese President Michel Aoun said that Saad al-Hariri will “certainly” remain prime minister and Lebanon’s political crisis will be resolved…
Syrian Kurdish official to US: Don’t turn your back on us

Syrian Kurdish official to US: Don’t turn your back on us

A senior Syrian Kurdish official said Washington would undermine the campaign against Islamic State militants and Americans would lose their…
Jihadists go to rehab at ‘5-star’ Saudi centre

Jihadists go to rehab at ‘5-star’ Saudi centre

With its indoor swimming pool, sun-splashed patios and liveried staff, the Saudi complex has the trappings of a five-star resort,…
Rouhani says Saudis call Iran an enemy to conceal defeat in region

Rouhani says Saudis call Iran an enemy to conceal defeat in region

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia presents Iran as an enemy because it wants to cover…
Turkey suggests plan to extend military mission in Syria to Afrin, Aleppo

Turkey suggests plan to extend military mission in Syria to Afrin, Aleppo

Turkey said on Tuesday it could expand its military mission in Syria to two other provinces, potentially bringing its forces…
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