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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…
UAE praises Syria’s Assad for ‘wise leadership,’ cementing ties

UAE praises Syria’s Assad for ‘wise leadership,’ cementing ties

DAMASCUS (Reuters) — The United Arab Emirates’ top diplomat in Syria has praised President Bashar al-Assad for his “wise leadership,”…
Iran consulate in Iraq burns a 3rd time, amid premier talks

Iran consulate in Iraq burns a 3rd time, amid premier talks

BAGHDAD (AP) — Anti-government protesters burned an Iranian consulate in southern Iraq for a third time on Tuesday, as the…
Lebanon’s outgoing PM backs businessman to replace him

Lebanon’s outgoing PM backs businessman to replace him

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s outgoing Prime Minister Saad Hariri said Tuesday he supports the nomination of a prominent contractor to…
Tourism in Israel? U.S. charity’s offer with Gaza hospital project irks Palestinians

Tourism in Israel? U.S. charity’s offer with Gaza hospital project irks Palestinians

GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) — A U.S. charity building a tent hospital in the Gaza Strip is causing Palestinian unease by offering…
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