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Iran, US still captive to 1979 hostage crisis
Middle East

Iran, US still captive to 1979 hostage crisis

The 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover in Tehran may have ended after 444 days, but both America and Iran still remain…
Iraqis block roads in support of anti-government protests
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Iraqis block roads in support of anti-government protests

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi protesters blocked roads in Baghdad on Sunday to raise pressure on the government to resign after…
Iran’s Khamenei renews ban on talks with US
Middle East

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
Middle East

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
Middle East

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
Middle East

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
Middle East

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
Middle East

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
Middle East

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
Middle East

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…
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