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Iraqi protesters’ ire at Iran extends to goods boycott
Dec 24, 2019
KARBALA, Iraq — Anger over Iran's stranglehold on Baghdad's political system has helped propel an unprecedented protest movement — and ...
Iraq protests resume as political paralysis deepens
Dec 24, 2019
DIWANIYAH, Iraq — Thousands of protesters blocked roads and bridges across southern Iraq on Monday, condemning Iranian influence and politic ...
In Gaza, a sombre Christmas after permits row
Dec 24, 2019
GAZA CITY — With a shining tree, tinsel and Santa miniatures, Hanadi Missak's apartment is all ready for Christmas, yet she still feels sad ...
Death of army chief Gaid Salah caps turbulent year for Algeria
Dec 24, 2019
ALGIERS — Algeria's powerful army chief General Ahmed Gaid Salah died of a heart attack at age 79 on Monday, threatening to deepen the count ...
Syria army widens control over Idlib, fuelling exodus
Dec 22, 2019
MAARET AL NUMAN, Syria — The Syrian army has seized dozens of towns and villages in northwest Syria from extremists following days of violen ...
At Christmas, Bethlehem says denied full gifts of tourism
Dec 22, 2019
BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territories — Less than an hour after a group of Indian tourists arrive at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity, they e ...
Thousands protest in Iraq as deadline for new PM looms
Dec 22, 2019
BAGHDAD — Thousands took to the streets in Iraq's capital and across the south Sunday to protest against Iran's kingmaking influence as the ...
Qatar claims success of World Cup test as football fans open their eyes to Doha
Dec 22, 2019
DOHA — The man in charge of organising the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has labelled this month's club equivalent a "great success" as a test eve ...
Lebanon protesters shun PM-designate’s call for talks
Dec 22, 2019
BEIRUT — Prominent street leaders on Sunday shunned an invitation by Lebanon's prime minister-designate to sit for talks over the forma ...
ICC to probe 'war crimes' in Palestinian territories
Dec 21, 2019
THE HAGUE  — The International Criminal Court's (ICC) chief prosecutor said on Friday she wanted to open a full investigation into alle ...
Turkey rejects Kurdish independence, wants Iraq unity government — officials
Jun 30, 2014
Mauritania’s highest court confirms election win for Abdel Aziz
Jun 29, 2014
Israel tightens grip on East Jerusalem with $90m plan
Jun 29, 2014
2 Tunisians abducted in Libya freed — embassy
Jun 29, 2014
Israel bombs Gaza after rocket attacks, Hamas gunman killed
Jun 29, 2014
Egypt moves to restrict Ramadan sermons
Jun 29, 2014
Two dead as bombs hit Cairo telecom centre
Jun 28, 2014
US envoy Indyk quits after Mideast talks collapse
Jun 28, 2014
Four Egypt police killed in Sinai attack — source
Jun 28, 2014
Syrian rebels could aid fight against Iraq militants — Kerry
Jun 28, 2014
Al Qaeda attack on Yemen army post leaves 6 dead — military
Jun 28, 2014
Beirut hotel bomber is Saudi citizen — Lebanon
Jun 26, 2014
Saudi king orders steps against ‘terrorist threats’
Jun 26, 2014
Jailed Al Jazeera reporter donates funds to Sisi’s Egypt plan
Jun 26, 2014
Militants attack Yemeni airport as bomber hits army base — sources
Jun 26, 2014
Algeria, Egypt’s Sisi talk security, gas shipments
Jun 26, 2014
US ship heads to Italy to load Syrian chemical weapons
Jun 26, 2014
Israel names two Hamas fighters as key suspects in kidnappings
Jun 26, 2014
Israel tells US Kurdish independence is ‘foregone conclusion’
Jun 26, 2014
Palestinians halt 62-day hunger strike after deal
Jun 25, 2014
Explosion rocks Beirut hotel during security raid
Jun 25, 2014
Kerry issues warning after Syria bombs Iraq
Jun 25, 2014

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