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UN, top Iraq cleric urge ‘serious’ reforms after protests

UN, top Iraq cleric urge ‘serious’ reforms after protests

The top UN official in Iraq and the country’s most senior Muslim cleric on Monday urged authorities to get “serious”…
Three performers stabbed on stage in Saudi capital

Three performers stabbed on stage in Saudi capital

A Yemeni man stabbed three performers during a live play in the Saudi capital Monday, police said, in the first…
Bombings kill six civilians in Syria’s main Kurdish city

Bombings kill six civilians in Syria’s main Kurdish city

Three simultaneous bombings killed at least six civilians Monday in the northeastern Syrian city of Qamishli, the latest attack to…
Clashes erupt on anniversary of Arafat’s death, Palestinian killed

Clashes erupt on anniversary of Arafat’s death, Palestinian killed

Clashes erupted between Palestinians and Israeli forces Monday during demonstrations in the occupied West Bank marking the 15th anniversary of…
Iran calls ex-FBI agent’s case a ‘missing person’ file

Iran calls ex-FBI agent’s case a ‘missing person’ file

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran on Sunday said an open Revolutionary Court case involving an ex-FBI agent who…
Turkey starts returning IS fighters, deports US national

Turkey starts returning IS fighters, deports US national

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey on Monday deported a U.S. citizen who fought for the Islamic State group as the…
Syria’s Assad says offensive to retake Idilb to resume soon

Syria’s Assad says offensive to retake Idilb to resume soon

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad says his forces will soon retake control of the last major rebel…
Top US general says 500-600 American troops to stay in Syria

Top US general says 500-600 American troops to stay in Syria

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says about 500 or 600 U.S. troops will remain…
UN mission in Iraq proposes roadmap for ending upheaval

UN mission in Iraq proposes roadmap for ending upheaval

BAGHDAD (AP) — The United Nations’ mission for Iraq on Sunday proposed a roadmap out of the country’s social upheaval,…
Jordan retakes lands leased by Israel in 1994 peace accord

Jordan retakes lands leased by Israel in 1994 peace accord

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan’s king announced Sunday that his country is retaking “full sovereignty” over two pieces of land…
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