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Turkey arrests dozens more in sweep against Islamic State, Kurdish militants

Turkey arrests dozens more in sweep against Islamic State, Kurdish militants

Turkish police detained dozens more suspected Islamic State and Kurdish militants in early morning raids on Monday, local media said,…
With nuclear deal done, Iran sets out to reassure wary Gulf Arabs

With nuclear deal done, Iran sets out to reassure wary Gulf Arabs

Iran's foreign minister called on Sunday for a united front among Middle Eastern nations to fight militancy, in his first…
Palestinians, Israeli police clash at Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa

Palestinians, Israeli police clash at Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa

Masked rock-throwing Palestinians and Israeli police using stun grenades clashed on Sunday at al-Aqsa mosque plaza, on the annual Jewish…
Iran says foreign holdings $29bn, not $100bn plus

Iran says foreign holdings $29bn, not $100bn plus

Iran has assets of $29 billion in overseas banks that could be unlocked under a nuclear deal -- far less…
Bahrain detains pair accused of smuggling arms from Iran

Bahrain detains pair accused of smuggling arms from Iran

Bahrain said it detained two men accused of trying to smuggle weapons from Iran, with which the small Gulf kingdom…
Israel allows 570 trucks into Gaza Strip

Israel allows 570 trucks into Gaza Strip

Israeli occupation forces decided Sunday to allow 570 trucks loaded with goods and aid supplies to enter the Gaza Strip via Karm…
Israel police enter Islam holy place

Israel police enter Islam holy place

Israeli police fought their way into Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque Sunday to root out Palestinian protesters suspected of stockpiling fireworks…
Residents: Warplanes attack targets near Yemen capital

Residents: Warplanes attack targets near Yemen capital

Warplanes carried out raids near the Yemeni capital Sanaa late on Saturday and shortly after dawn on Sunday, residents reported. The…
Army: Two Turkish soldiers killed, four injured in southeast blast

Army: Two Turkish soldiers killed, four injured in southeast blast

Two Turkish soldiers were killed and four were injured by a car bomb and homemade explosives near the southeastern city…
Syrian TV: Syria’s Assad’s announces amnesty for army deserters

Syrian TV: Syria’s Assad’s announces amnesty for army deserters

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad issued a decree announcing a general amnesty for military deserters who violated the country's compulsory military…
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