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Five candidates to run in Algeria’s presidential election next month

Five candidates to run in Algeria’s presidential election next month

ALGIERS (Reuters) – Five candidates will run in Algeria’s presidential election next month, including two former prime ministers, the head…
Saudi Arabia approves listing of energy giant Aramco

Saudi Arabia approves listing of energy giant Aramco

Saudi regulators on Sunday approved state energy giant Aramco’s request to make its stock market debut, firing the starting gun…
At least 13 dead in car bomb in Syrian border town

At least 13 dead in car bomb in Syrian border town

A car bomb killed at least 13 people in a Turkish-held border town in northeast Syria Saturday, as thousands of…
Iran student leader says he regrets 1979 US Embassy attack

Iran student leader says he regrets 1979 US Embassy attack

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — His revolutionary fervor diminished by the years that have also turned his dark brown hair white,…
Iraqi protesters and security forces clash, keep Umm Qasr port closed

Iraqi protesters and security forces clash, keep Umm Qasr port closed

BASRA, Iraq (Reuters) – Thousands of protesters were blocking all roads leading to Iraq’s main Gulf port Umm Qasr on…
Iran strikes initial deal to rebuild Syrian power grid

Iran strikes initial deal to rebuild Syrian power grid

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran signed a preliminary agreement with Syria on Saturday to help rebuild the Arab ally’s electricity grid,…
Hezbollah: Lebanon’s next government must heed protesters

Hezbollah: Lebanon’s next government must heed protesters

BEIRUT (Reuters) – The powerful Lebanese Hezbollah group said on Friday a new government must listen to the demands that…
Palestinian killed, 2 wounded in Israel-Gaza counter strikes

Palestinian killed, 2 wounded in Israel-Gaza counter strikes

GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Palestinian militants fired a barrage of rockets at Israel and the Israeli military responded with a wave…
Turkey, Russia launch joint patrols in northern Syria

Turkey, Russia launch joint patrols in northern Syria

Turkey started joint patrols with Russia in northern Syria Friday to verify whether Kurdish forces have withdrawn from a key…
Iraqis pour into streets for biggest protest day since Saddam

Iraqis pour into streets for biggest protest day since Saddam

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Thousands of Iraqis thronged central Baghdad on Friday demanding the root-and-branch downfall of the political elite, in…
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