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Iraqi football fans chant ‘Iran out’ at Arabian Gulf Cup final
Iraqi fans gathered in the city of Basra to watch their national football team compete in the final of the…
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Three drones target US base in Syria, injuring two opposition fighters
Three suicide drones attacked a US base in eastern Syria on Friday, wounding two Syrian opposition fighters, the US military…
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Saudi FM sees progress on Yemen, urges Israel to engage on resolving conflict
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said on Wednesday progress was being made towards ending the Yemen war, but more work was…
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Columbia University names Egypt-born Nemat Shafik as first woman president
Columbia University named former Bank of England Deputy Governor and current London School of Economics President Nemat “Minouche” Shafik as…
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European prosecutors in Beirut view bank data in c.bank governor probe: Sources
European prosecutors in Beirut this week examined bank transfer documents related to an investigation into whether Lebanon’s central bank chief…
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Israeli prime minister confirms citizen captured by Hamas in Gaza is alive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Tuesday that an Israeli citizen held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip was…
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Iran ‘very pleased’ by thaw in Turkey’s ties with Syria
Iran said Tuesday it was “very pleased” by the start in December of the first direct talks between Ankara and…
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Heavy rainfall creates makeshift lakes in Saudi Arabia, draws jet skiers
Jet skiers and horse riders have been spotted making the most of temporary lakes and rivers created in Saudi Arabia’s…
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At least one killed in blasts targeting troops in central Somalia
One person was killed and at least six others injured in a suicide car bombing at a checkpoint manned by…
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No normal ties with Turkey without end to occupation: Syria’s Foreign Minister Mekdad
Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad said on Saturday that Turkey would have to end its military presence in his country…
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