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Iraq protests resume as political paralysis deepens

Iraq protests resume as political paralysis deepens

Thousands of protesters blocked roads and bridges across southern Iraq on Monday, condemning Iranian influence and political leaders who missed…
Not so much a dog’s life for Jordan’s pampered pets

Not so much a dog’s life for Jordan’s pampered pets

Just a few years ago it would have been unthinkable to see owners walking their dogs around the streets of…
Iran unveils development at Arak reactor in face of US pressure

Iran unveils development at Arak reactor in face of US pressure

GENEVA (Reuters) – Iran said it would unveil a redevelopment of part of its Arak heavy water reactor on Monday…
Algeria’s powerful army chief dies at pivotal point in political crisis

Algeria’s powerful army chief dies at pivotal point in political crisis

ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algeria’s powerful army chief Lieutenant-General Ahmed Gaed Salah, who was instrumental in bringing down long-time president Abdelaziz…
Syrian troops push toward Turkish observation post in Idlib

Syrian troops push toward Turkish observation post in Idlib

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian government forces pushed deeper in their offensive on the last remaining rebel stronghold in the country’s…
Saudi sentences five to death, three to jail over Khashoggi killing

Saudi sentences five to death, three to jail over Khashoggi killing

RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia on Monday sentenced five people to death and three more to jail terms totaling 24…
Taliban claim attack that killed US soldier in Afghanistan

Taliban claim attack that killed US soldier in Afghanistan

The Taliban claimed responsibility Monday for an attack on an American convoy that killed one US soldier and, according to…
40 years on, veterans still grapple with Soviet-Afghan war

40 years on, veterans still grapple with Soviet-Afghan war

At his home in the mountains north of Kabul, former mujahideen fighter Shah Sulaiman closed his damaged eyes, took a…
Christmas in Lebanon not so merry as economic crisis bites

Christmas in Lebanon not so merry as economic crisis bites

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Rafi Tabakian’s clothing store in a Beirut suburb is usually buzzing with customers during the holiday season,…
Iraqis protest as deadline to name new PM looms

Iraqis protest as deadline to name new PM looms

BAGHDAD (AP) — Thousands of protesters poured into the streets of Baghdad and Iraq’s southern provinces on Sunday, rejecting the…
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