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Israel-Palestinian conflict: Fears of wider flare-up after deadly Jenin raid
This is the most deadly Israeli raid into Jenin refugee camp in nearly two decades. Nine Palestinians were killed when…
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Lebanese elite bury blast probe, pushing fragile state closer to edge
In their move to bury an investigation into the Beirut port blast, Lebanon’s ruling elite have driven another nail in the coffin…
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US criticizes Palestinian move to suspend security ties with Israel after deadly raid
The top US diplomat for the Middle East criticized the Palestinian decision to cut off security coordination with Israel after Israeli…
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Palestinians end security coordination with Israel after West Bank raid
The Palestinians ended security coordination with Israel in the occupied West Bank after a deadly Israeli military raid in a flashpoint city…
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Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli raid in Jenin
Saudi Arabia on Thursday strongly condemned a raid by Israeli commandos on the Palestinian town of Jenin that killed seven people…
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Palestinian workers strike as UNRWA squeeze hits salaries
Schools, clinics and some municipal services in the West Bank were closed on Wednesday as workers went on strike for…
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Lebanon’s top prosecutor orders release of all 2020 Beirut blast probe detainees
Lebanon’s top public prosecutor on Wednesday filed charges against the judge investigating the Beirut port blast, a judicial source said, and…
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Angry Lebanese protest record-low value of local currency
Protesters burned tires and held up handfuls of local currency bills on Wednesday at the entrance of the Lebanese central bank in…
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Saudi Arabia sees surge in expats as the Kingdom attracts foreign business
Professional expatriates are streaming into Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom eases visa rules and continues to attract foreign business. Accounting…
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US slaps sanctions on Hezbollah-linked men, companies
The US Treasury Department sanctioned three individuals and associated entities on Tuesday for allegedly funneling money to the Iran-backed Hezbollah. One…
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