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Yemen’s Houthi leader says US provides political cover for Saudi strikes

Yemen’s Houthi leader says US provides political cover for Saudi strikes

The leader of Yemen's Iran-allied Houthi faction accused the United States of providing logistical support and political cover for Saudi-led…
Turkey seeks to normalize relations with Egypt, Syria: PM

Turkey seeks to normalize relations with Egypt, Syria: PM

Turkey is seeking to normalize relations with Egypt and rebuild ties with Syria, said Turkish prime minister on Friday, according…
Medical shortages — a riot is brewing

Medical shortages — a riot is brewing

Behind a metal gate, on a plastic mat, sat Maha, seven years old, who suffers from kidney failure. Her eyes…
US troops in Iraq increasingly active as Mosul battle nears

US troops in Iraq increasingly active as Mosul battle nears

Kurdish Peshmerga forces retook a swath of northern Iraq late last month from Islamic State and days later American forces…
German official calls for UN sanctions against Syria

German official calls for UN sanctions against Syria

Gernot Erler, the German government’s point man on Russia, urged the United Nations on Thursday to seek sanctions against Syria…
Israel approves 284 new West Bank housing units, draws US ire

Israel approves 284 new West Bank housing units, draws US ire

Israel approved on Wednesday 284 new housing units in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, drawing a U.S. accusation…
Turkey wants to ‘cleanse’ strip of territory on Syrian border

Turkey wants to ‘cleanse’ strip of territory on Syrian border

Turkey wants to clear Islamic State from a 90-km (56-mile) stretch of territory on the Syrian side of its border,…
Wadi al-Hitan’s wide-open spaces — through a super-wide lens

Wadi al-Hitan’s wide-open spaces — through a super-wide lens

Some places take much of their beauty from their secluded location, far from the bustle and noise of city life.…
Key Islamic State leader killed in apparent US strike in Syria

Key Islamic State leader killed in apparent US strike in Syria

Islamic State said on Tuesday one of its most prominent and longest-serving leaders was killed in what appeared to be…
Saudi Arabia says Houthis will not be allowed to take over Yemen

Saudi Arabia says Houthis will not be allowed to take over Yemen

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Wednesday the Iranian-allied Houthi movement would not be allowed to take over Yemen, as…
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