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Syria government shelling kills 8, mostly children, in Idlib

Syria government shelling kills 8, mostly children, in Idlib

BEIRUT (AP) — Artillery fire from government-controlled territory and airstrikes Saturday killed at least eight civilians in Syria’s last rebel…
Saudi Arabia bans entry from UAE, Vietnam, Ethiopia and Afghanistan -agency

Saudi Arabia bans entry from UAE, Vietnam, Ethiopia and Afghanistan -agency

CAIRO, July 3 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia will restrict travel to and entry from Ethiopia, UAE, Vietnam and Afghanistan over…
UN-backed Libya talks fail to reach consensus on elections

UN-backed Libya talks fail to reach consensus on elections

GENEVA, July 2 (Reuters) – UN-sponsored talks aimed at paving the way for elections in Libya in late December failed…
Iran denies links to attacks on US forces in Iraq, Syria

Iran denies links to attacks on US forces in Iraq, Syria

DUBAI, July 3 (Reuters) – Iran denied on Saturday US accusations that Tehran supported attacks on US forces in Iraq…
Afghan pullout has US spies reorienting in terrorism fight

Afghan pullout has US spies reorienting in terrorism fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — The two-decade war in Afghanistan has given US spies a perch for keeping tabs on terrorist groups…
Libyan navy acknowledges dangerous chase of migrant boat

Libyan navy acknowledges dangerous chase of migrant boat

CAIRO (AP) — Libyan maritime authorities have acknowledged that a Libyan coast guard vessel had fired warning shots at a…
Power outages hit Iraq amid scorching temperatures

Power outages hit Iraq amid scorching temperatures

BAGHDAD (AP) — A widespread power outage hit Iraq on Friday as temperatures reached scorching levels, affecting millions of Iraqis,…
Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas launches incendiary balloons

Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas launches incendiary balloons

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli fighter jets struck a weapons manufacturing site in Gaza overnight in response to incendiary balloons launched…
UAE bans citizens from travelling to India, Pakistan and some other countries, – WAM

UAE bans citizens from travelling to India, Pakistan and some other countries, – WAM

CAIRO, July 1 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates announced on Thursday a travel ban on citizens to India, Bangladesh,…
Can drone warfare in the Middle East be controlled?

Can drone warfare in the Middle East be controlled?

Last weekend, the US launched airstrikes against militant groups loyal to Iran near the Iraqi-Syrian border. According to a statement issued by…
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