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Iraq vote, Hezbollah threat leveled at US troops in Mideast
Middle East

Iraq vote, Hezbollah threat leveled at US troops in Mideast

BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. military presence in the Middle East was thrown into jeopardy Sunday, as Iraq’s parliament voted…
Iraqi MPs to meet on US troop ouster after Soleimani killing
Middle East

Iraqi MPs to meet on US troop ouster after Soleimani killing

Iraq’s parliament was expected to vote Sunday on ousting US troops from military bases, which are threatened by pro-Tehran factions…
Trump deploys more troops to Mideast after embassy attack
Middle East

Trump deploys more troops to Mideast after embassy attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — Charging that Iran was “fully responsible” for an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, President Donald…
Rocket attacks kill US contractor in strife-torn Iraq
Middle East

Rocket attacks kill US contractor in strife-torn Iraq

New rocket attacks in Iraq have killed a US civilian contractor, raising fears on Saturday that violence could escalate in…
Taliban claim attack that killed US soldier in Afghanistan
Middle East

Taliban claim attack that killed US soldier in Afghanistan

The Taliban claimed responsibility Monday for an attack on an American convoy that killed one US soldier and, according to…
Saudi airman in US for training suspected in deadly shooting at Florida naval base
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Saudi airman in US for training suspected in deadly shooting at Florida naval base

A Saudi military student reportedly condemned America as a “nation of evil” in an online manifesto prior to opening fire…
US considers sending several thousand more troops to Mideast
Middle East

US considers sending several thousand more troops to Mideast

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is considering sending several thousand additional troops to the Middle East to help deter Iranian…
Exclusive: U.S. military completes pullback from northeast Syria, Esper says
Middle East

Exclusive: U.S. military completes pullback from northeast Syria, Esper says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The United States has completed its military pullback in northeastern Syria, settling into a more stable posture…
No phones, scripted tweets: How Trump’s Afghanistan trip was kept under wraps
Middle East

No phones, scripted tweets: How Trump’s Afghanistan trip was kept under wraps

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Reuters) – Notorious for leaks and chastened by previous security lapses, the White House went to unusual…
After Trump’s Kabul visit, Taliban says ready to resume peace talks
Middle East

After Trump’s Kabul visit, Taliban says ready to resume peace talks

KABUL (Reuters) — The Taliban said on Friday they were ready to restart peace talks with the United States, a…
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