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Israel’s Arab parties reunite for upcoming elections
JERUSALEM (AP) — Four political parties representing Israel’s Arab minority have announced they will unite for the upcoming parliamentary elections. After last spring’s disappointing showing, the move looks to boost turnout and improve Arab representation…
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Iran Revolutionary Guard shoots down US drone amid tensions
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shot down a U.S. drone on Thursday amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington over its collapsing nuclear deal with world powers, American and Iranian officials said, though…
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The Latest: Iran warns US after drone violated its airspace
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Latest on developments in the Persian Gulf region amid rising tensions between Iran and the U.S. (all times local): 2:20 p.m. Iran’s foreign ministry has warned the United…
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Hamas chief: Israel ignoring cease-fire terms for Gaza
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas’ chief says Israel is ignoring the terms of an indirect cease-fire agreement for the Gaza Strip. Ismail Haniyeh told foreign reporters in Gaza on Thursday that the understandings,…
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Libyan commander marching on Tripoli dismisses negotiations
CAIRO (AP) — A Libyan commander whose forces are fighting to take the country’s capital of Tripoli from militias allied with a U.N.-backed government based there has dismissed an initiative by its prime minister for…
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Saudi Arabia says Yemen’s rebels fired a rocket at a Saudi desalination plant, but no one was wounded, no damage caused
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia says Yemen’s rebels fired a rocket at a Saudi desalination plant, but no one was wounded, no damage caused.
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In Lebanon, Syrian refugees face new pressure to go home
ARSAL, Lebanon (AP) — Lebanese authorities are making their most aggressive campaign yet for Syrian refugees to return home and are taking action to ensure they can’t put down roots. Mirroring the rise of anti-migrant…
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Revolutionary Guard commander says while Iran has no intention of war with anyone, it’s ‘ready for war’
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Revolutionary Guard commander says while Iran has no intention of war with anyone, it’s ‘ready for war’
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard commander says the shooting down of US drone sends ‘a clear message’ to America
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s Revolutionary Guard commander says the shooting down of US drone sends ‘a clear message’ to America.
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US official tells AP that US drone was shot down by an Iranian missile in international airspace over Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — US official tells AP that US drone was shot down by an Iranian missile in international airspace over Strait of Hormuz.
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Oil shippers boost security after mysterious attacks in Gulf
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A series of attacks on oil tankers near the Persian Gulf has ratcheted up tensions between the U.S. and Iran — and raised fears over the safety of one…
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Iran state news agency says Revolutionary Guard shoots down US drone; US military declines to immediately comment
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran state news agency says Revolutionary Guard shoots down US drone; US military declines to immediately comment.
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Sudan’s army calls for unconditional talks with protesters
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudan’s military council said talks on the transition of power should resume without preconditions, signaling a continued standoff with opposition leaders who launched nighttime demonstrations to push for civilian rule. Protest…
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‘Joints will be separated’: Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, retold
An independent U.N. human rights expert investigating the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is recommending an investigation into the possible role of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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Database says 91,600 killed in Yemen fighting since 2015
CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s civil war has killed at least 91,600 people so far, a database tracking violence said Wednesday, presenting a new estimate after completing reporting for the first months of fighting in 2015.…
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