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Iraq’s PM-designate withdraws from post, prolonging deadlock

Iraq’s PM-designate withdraws from post, prolonging deadlock

Baghdad (AP) — Iraq’s prime minister-designate announced his withdrawal from the post Sunday night after failing to secure parliamentary support…
Syria says 2 warplanes downed by Turkey as tensions soar

Syria says 2 warplanes downed by Turkey as tensions soar

KASTANIES, Greece (AP) — Syria’s official news agency said two of its warplane were shot down by Turkish forces inside…
Greece blocks migrant swell at Turkey border

Greece blocks migrant swell at Turkey border

Greece said Sunday it has blocked nearly 10,000 migrants at its border with Turkey, which opened its gates to Europe…
Iran says ‘tens of thousands’ may get tested for coronavirus

Iran says ‘tens of thousands’ may get tested for coronavirus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran is preparing for the possibility of “tens of thousands” of people getting tested…
Afghan partial truce to continue with ‘full ceasefire’ goal: Ghani

Afghan partial truce to continue with ‘full ceasefire’ goal: Ghani

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said Sunday that a seven-day partial truce would continue, but he rejected a key component of…
Weary and divided, Israel goes back to the polls

Weary and divided, Israel goes back to the polls

JERUSALEM (AP) — For the third time in under a year, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks re-election, and once again…
US, Taliban sign deal to pull foreign forces from Afghanistan

US, Taliban sign deal to pull foreign forces from Afghanistan

After nearly two decades of conflict that has ravaged Afghanistan’s impoverished population, the United States and the Taliban signed an…
Afghanistan deal is political boost for Trump but pullout could take years

Afghanistan deal is political boost for Trump but pullout could take years

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s quest for a second term received a boost on Saturday from the deal with…
Turkey raises migrant pressure on EU over Syria conflict

Turkey raises migrant pressure on EU over Syria conflict

Turkey on Saturday threatened to allow tens of thousands of refugees to leave for Europe and warned Damascus will “pay…
US-Taliban set to sign troop withdrawal deal as Pompeo lands in Doha

US-Taliban set to sign troop withdrawal deal as Pompeo lands in Doha

KABUL/DOHA (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo landed in Qatar’s capital city, Doha on Saturday to witness the…
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