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Israel escalates north Gaza attacks, occupied West Bank raids
Fuel supplied to crisis-stricken Gaza hospitals: Ministry International organisations were successful in bringing fuel to the Gaza Strip in recent…
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Syrians mark a month since al-Assad’s overthrow with concert in capital
It’s been a month since Bashar al-Assad was overthrown, ending more than five decades of his family’s rule in Syria…
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Biden says ‘making real progress’ with Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal
Joe Biden said Thursday there was “real progress” in talks for a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, an…
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Visiting UN investigator voices hope for better Syria ties
A UN investigator expressed hope Thursday of a “good relationship” with Syria’s new rulers as he wrapped up a first visit by his…
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World reacts to Joseph Aoun’s appointment as Lebanon’s new president
Lebanon’s parliament elected army chief Joseph Aoun head of state on Thursday. The presidency, reserved for a Maronite Christian in Lebanon’s sectarian…
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Security operations in Jenin put spotlight on Palestinian Authority
Palestinian Authority security forces are struggling to win the trust of residents of Jenin as they try to assert control…
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Hundreds of US veterans, others urge Trump to continue resettling at-risk Afghans
Hundreds of veterans and current and former US officials want President-elect Donald Trump to preserve US special visa and resettlement programs for…
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US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces says six fighters killed in Manbij
US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said on Wednesday that six of its fighters were killed during fighting with Turkey-backed Syrian opposition…
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After US exemption, UN says more significant Syria sanctions work needed
A US sanctions exemption for transactions with governing institutions in Syria is welcome, but “much more significant work … will inevitably be…
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UN calls for $370 mln in new humanitarian aid for Lebanon
The United Nations joined the Lebanese government on Tuesday to appeal for an additional $371.4 million in humanitarian aid for…
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