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US military resumes counter-Islamic State operations in Iraq

US military resumes counter-Islamic State operations in Iraq

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military is resuming operations against Islamic State militants in Iraq and is working to soon…
Iran president slams removal of candidates from elections

Iran president slams removal of candidates from elections

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president Wednesday slammed the disqualification of thousands of people, including 90 current lawmakers, from running…
Displaced and scared: Yemenis still in limbo after almost five years of war

Displaced and scared: Yemenis still in limbo after almost five years of war

Shivering through yet another camp winter, she is one of 3.6 million Yemenis — around 12% of the population —…
Sudan reopens airspace after end of armed mutiny, 2 killed

Sudan reopens airspace after end of armed mutiny, 2 killed

CAIRO (AP) — Sudan said it reopened its airspace Wednesday after an armed revolt from within its security forces shut…
Lebanese politicians watching as economy collapses: U.N. official

Lebanese politicians watching as economy collapses: U.N. official

BEIRUT (Reuters) — Lebanese politicians are watching the economy collapse, the senior U.N. official in Lebanon said on Wednesday, rebuking…
Iran warns Europe as diplomat says officials ‘lied’ on crash

Iran warns Europe as diplomat says officials ‘lied’ on crash

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president warned Wednesday that European soldiers in the Mideast “could be in danger” after three…
Sudan declares end to mutiny from within security forces

Sudan declares end to mutiny from within security forces

CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s main intelligence agency said late Tuesday it has succeeded in quelling an armed mutiny over severance…
Iran social media posts call for more protests after plane disaster

Iran social media posts call for more protests after plane disaster

DUBAI (Reuters) — Iranian social media posts urged citizens to take to the streets for a fifth day on Wednesday,…
Iraqis worry US-Iran tensions are eclipsing their protests

Iraqis worry US-Iran tensions are eclipsing their protests

BAGHDAD (AP) — Young Iraqis who drove mass protests demanding sweeping political reforms are worried that the conflict between the…
Russia downplays failed Libya talks before Berlin summit

Russia downplays failed Libya talks before Berlin summit

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia sought Tuesday to downplay the collapse of talks that sought to secure a cease-fire in Libya…
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