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Anti-headscarf law activist sues Iran in US over harassment

Anti-headscarf law activist sues Iran in US over harassment

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian-American activist famous for her campaign against the Islamic Republic’s mandatory headscarf, or…
Close associates of Israeli PM to be indicted in graft case

Close associates of Israeli PM to be indicted in graft case

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s state prosecutor said Thursday he intends to indict seven men, including close associates of Israeli Prime…
Exclusive: U.S. military completes pullback from northeast Syria, Esper says

Exclusive: U.S. military completes pullback from northeast Syria, Esper says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The United States has completed its military pullback in northeastern Syria, settling into a more stable posture…
After 20 years, Palestinian mother and son reunited in Egypt

After 20 years, Palestinian mother and son reunited in Egypt

CAIRO (Reuters) — Palestinian journalist Amjad Yaghi was just nine years old when his mother left the Gaza Strip on…
Libyan officials collect evidence of Russian fighters in war

Libyan officials collect evidence of Russian fighters in war

TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Officials in Libya’s U.N.-supported government say they plan to confront Moscow over the alleged deployment of…
US Navy seizes suspected Iranian missile parts set for Yemen

US Navy seizes suspected Iranian missile parts set for Yemen

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Navy warship has seized a “significant cache” of suspected Iranian guided missile parts headed to rebels…
Afghanistan probe appeal begins at Hague international court

Afghanistan probe appeal begins at Hague international court

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court opened a three-day hearing Wednesday at which prosecutors and victims aim…
Israeli PM escapes domestic woes to meet Pompeo in Lisbon

Israeli PM escapes domestic woes to meet Pompeo in Lisbon

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Looking to escape his legal and political woes at home, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Eggs, protests, apathy mar Algeria’s presidential campaign

Eggs, protests, apathy mar Algeria’s presidential campaign

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria’s presidential campaign is in trouble. Candidates are struggling to fill rally venues, campaign managers have…
Iran’s Rouhani calls for release of innocent, unarmed protesters

Iran’s Rouhani calls for release of innocent, unarmed protesters

DUBAI (Reuters) — Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani called on Wednesday for the release of any unarmed and innocent people who…
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