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Iraq’s removal of counterterrorism chief sparks controversy

Iraq’s removal of counterterrorism chief sparks controversy

BEIRUT (AP) — The Iraqi prime minister’s removal of a top military commander from his post triggered heated political protests…
Syrian Kurds criticize UN envoy over constitution committee

Syrian Kurds criticize UN envoy over constitution committee

BEIRUT (AP) — An official with the main Kurdish-led force in Syria said Sunday the ethnic minority is not represented…
Protests in Lebanon’s capital over worsening economic crisis

Protests in Lebanon’s capital over worsening economic crisis

BEIRUT (AP) — Hundreds of Lebanese protested Sunday in the country’s capital and other areas over an economic crisis that…
Fire breaks out at train station in Saudi city of Jeddah

Fire breaks out at train station in Saudi city of Jeddah

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — A fire broke out Sunday at a train station in the Saudi city of Jeddah,…
Queues as far as the eye can see: new fuel shortage hits Yemen

Queues as far as the eye can see: new fuel shortage hits Yemen

SANAA (Reuters) – A fuel shortage is deepening Yemen’s humanitarian crisis, forcing drivers to wait for days in queues that…
Yemen’s Huthis say attacked Saudi border frontline, no immediate Saudi confirmation

Yemen’s Huthis say attacked Saudi border frontline, no immediate Saudi confirmation

DUBAI (Reuters) – Yemen’s Huthi movement said on Saturday it had carried out a major attack near the border with…
Israeli troops kill man in Gaza protests: Palestinian health ministry

Israeli troops kill man in Gaza protests: Palestinian health ministry

GAZA (Reuters) – Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian during protests along the fortified Gaza-Israel border on Friday, the Palestinian…
Syria demands withdrawal of all American, Turkish forces

Syria demands withdrawal of all American, Turkish forces

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Syria’s top diplomat on Saturday demanded the immediate withdrawal of American and Turkish forces from the…
Iranian official denies plans to interfere with US election

Iranian official denies plans to interfere with US election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is denying his country would interfere with the upcoming US presidential…
Israel PM’s rival rejects conditions for forming government

Israel PM’s rival rejects conditions for forming government

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s centrist Blue and White party, which won the most seats in elections earlier this month, on…
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