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Libya’s rival factions dig in for long conflict

Libya’s rival factions dig in for long conflict

CAIRO/BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – Libya’s combatants are readying for a long conflict, as foreign weapons flood in, eastern factions close…
Snubbed by Gulf, Lebanon’s PM Diab hosts Iranian official

Snubbed by Gulf, Lebanon’s PM Diab hosts Iranian official

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab, who is getting the cold shoulder from Gulf Arab states, on Monday…
Afghan refugees tell UN: ‘We need peace, land to go home’

Afghan refugees tell UN: ‘We need peace, land to go home’

KABOBAYAN CAMP, Pakistan (AP) — Hukam Khan isn’t sure how old he is, but his beard is long and white,…
No let up in Taliban attacks, fresh orders awaited over deal with U.S.

No let up in Taliban attacks, fresh orders awaited over deal with U.S.

KABUL (Reuters) – Taliban fighters attacked Afghan government forces overnight, and militant commanders said on Monday insurgency operations would go-ahead…
Syria military hails advance against rebels in ‘record time’

Syria military hails advance against rebels in ‘record time’

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s military announced on Monday that its troops have regained control of territories in northwestern Syria…
Israeli army says Hamas hackers tried to ‘seduce’ soldiers

Israeli army says Hamas hackers tried to ‘seduce’ soldiers

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military on Sunday said it has thwarted an attempt by the Hamas militant group to…
In sign of thaw, Israeli PM says flight crosses Sudan skies

In sign of thaw, Israeli PM says flight crosses Sudan skies

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that an Israeli aircraft made a historic first flight over…
Khamenei loyalists may tighten grip at Iran elections

Khamenei loyalists may tighten grip at Iran elections

DUBAI (Reuters) – Hardliners are set to tighten control of Iran this week in a parliamentary election stacked in their…
Syrian forces seize most of Aleppo province, on eve of Turkey-Russia talks

Syrian forces seize most of Aleppo province, on eve of Turkey-Russia talks

AMMAN/BEIRUT/ANKARA (Reuters) – Syrian government forces made significant advances on Sunday in the country’s northwestern Aleppo province, seizing most of…
Warring parties in Yemen agree on major prisoner trade: UN

Warring parties in Yemen agree on major prisoner trade: UN

CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s warring sides have agreed to implement a long-delayed and major prisoner swap, the United Nations said…
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