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Iran’s Khamenei renews ban on talks with US
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Iran’s Khamenei renews ban on talks with US

Dubai (Reuters) – Iran will not lift its ban on talks with the United States, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei…
Iran strikes initial deal to rebuild Syrian power grid
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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,…
Iran intervenes to prevent ousting of Iraqi prime minister: sources
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Iran intervenes to prevent ousting of Iraqi prime minister: sources

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iran has stepped in to prevent the ouster of Iraqi Prime Minister Abdel Abdul Mahdi by two…
Protests in Iraq and Lebanon pose a challenge to Iran
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Protests in Iraq and Lebanon pose a challenge to Iran

BAGHDAD (AP) — The day after anti-government protests erupted in Iraq, Iranian Gen. Qassim Soleimani flew into Baghdad late at…
Iraqi protesters hold Baghdad square after night of clashes
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Iraqi protesters hold Baghdad square after night of clashes

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi anti-government protesters remained in Baghdad’s central Tahrir Square on Sunday after a night of clashes with…
Unemployment fuels unrest in Arab states: IMF
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Unemployment fuels unrest in Arab states: IMF

Unemployment and sluggish economic growth are fueling social tension and popular protests in several Arab countries, the International Monetary Fund…
At least 40 killed as fresh protests engulf Iraq
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At least 40 killed as fresh protests engulf Iraq

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – At least 40 protesters were killed in Iraq on Friday when security forces used tear gas and…
Yemen government strikes power-sharing deal with southern rebels
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Yemen government strikes power-sharing deal with southern rebels

Yemen’s southern separatists have struck a power-sharing deal with the internationally-recognized government aimed at ending a conflict simmering within the…
Iran executes children in violation of rights law: UN expert
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Iran executes children in violation of rights law: UN expert

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iran executed seven child offenders last year and two so far this year even though human…
Protesters remain despite Lebanese PM’s reform package
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Protesters remain despite Lebanese PM’s reform package

BEIRUT (AP) — Facing escalating mass protests, the government of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri approved Monday a package of…
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