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Iraq’s new protester parties plan to change the country
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Iraq’s new protester parties plan to change the country

Over the past few weeks, Iraq’s anti-government demonstrators have been moving from protest into politics, and analysts say they have…
Israel bans international flights to curb coronavirus spread
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Israel bans international flights to curb coronavirus spread

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel will ban passenger flights in and out of the country from Monday evening for a week,…
Top Iran leader posts Trump-like golfer image, vows revenge
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Top Iran leader posts Trump-like golfer image, vows revenge

DUBAI (Reuters) – The Twitter account of Iran’s Supreme Leader on Friday carried the image of a golfer resembling former…
Islamic State claims deadly and rare twin blasts in Baghdad
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Islamic State claims deadly and rare twin blasts in Baghdad

BAGHDAD (AP) — The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a rare suicide attack that rocked central Baghdad, killing 32…
Family killed in Israeli airstrike against Syria
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Family killed in Israeli airstrike against Syria

A family of four was killed in central Syria on Friday during a missile strike launched by Israeli warplanes. Four other…
UAE signs deal with U.S. to buy 50 F-35 jets and up to 18 drones: sources
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UAE signs deal with U.S. to buy 50 F-35 jets and up to 18 drones: sources

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement with the United States to purchase 50 F-35 jets…
Lebanon extends lockdown to Feb. 8 as virus numbers rise
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Lebanon extends lockdown to Feb. 8 as virus numbers rise

BEIRUT (AP) — Authorities in Lebanon on Thursday extended a nationwide lockdown by a week to February 8 amid a…
Amid crippling sanctions, Iran traders seek lifeline in Iraq
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Amid crippling sanctions, Iran traders seek lifeline in Iraq

DOHUK, Iraq (AP) — Piles of plush carpets line the floors of a northern Iraq shopping center hosting traders from…
Twin suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, at least 28 dead
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Twin suicide bombings rock central Baghdad, at least 28 dead

BAGHDAD (AP) — Twin suicide bombings ripped through a busy market in the Iraqi capital Thursday, killing at least 28…
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