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12 Saudis Killed In Recent Yemen Border Fighting

At least 12 Saudi soldiers have died on the southern border since early February, according to an unusual series of...

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Israeli PM Seeks ‘no Gaps’ With Trump Ahead of White House Talks

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, preparing for his first meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House, will...

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New Talks Seek To End Syria’s War After Nearly Six Years

As Syria's war approaches its seventh year, two new rounds of talks on resolving the conflict are scheduled to take...

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Pro-Russia and Fixated On Islamic Extremism

President Donald Trump's national security adviser Michael Flynn, who resigned late Monday over his controversial...

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Trump’s National Security Adviser Resigns

US National Security Adviser Michael Flynn has resigned over allegations he discussed US sanctions with Russia before...

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Trump’s National Security Advisor Michael Flynn Quits

Donald Trump’s national security adviser, Michael Flynn, has resigned over his contacts with Russia, the White House...

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Trump’s National Security Adviser Quits

Donald Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn, has resigned over his contacts with Russia, the White House...

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Cool Runnings Too? Tropical Indonesia Makes Ice Hockey Bid

They come from a tropical country better known for palm-fringed beaches and big-wave surfing than winter sports. But...

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Even Under Trump, US In No Hurry To Move Israel Embassy

It might have sounded the death knell for an already moribund Middle East peace process, but Donald Trump seems to have...

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Turkey’s Erdogan In Saudi On Gulf Tour

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived for talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday to further strengthen ties as part...

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Delayed Syria Peace Talks To Resume Next Week

Delayed UN-sponsored peace talks aimed at ending Syria's civil war will resume on February 23 in Geneva, a few days...

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Netanyahu To Test Trump Policy At Washington Talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who warmly welcomed Donald Trump's election as US president, will visit the...

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Damascus Ready For Prisoner Swap With Rebels

Syria's regime is ready to release detainees in exchange for hostages held by rebels, the official SANA news agency...

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Sweden Defends Officials Wearing Headscarves In Iran

The Swedish government has defended its decision to have its officials wear headscarves during a trip to Iran, saying...

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Aoun Makes First Egypt Visit As Lebanese President

Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Monday started his first visit to Cairo since his election in October and held talks...

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Fresh US Drilling Capping Oil Price

Renewed drilling by US oil producers is keeping a ceiling on a global crude price recovery, cutting into the impact of...

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Rights Group Raps Pakistan For ‘forced’ Repatriation of Afghans

Pakistan is conducting the mass repatriation of Afghan refugees through coercion, threats and abuse, Human Rights Watch...

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Few Good Options In Trump Arsenal To Counter Defiant North Korea

Despite his campaign vows to take a tougher line with North Korea, President Donald Trump's restrained public reaction...

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Heartbroken UN Chief Seeks Yemen Talks ‘resurrection’

A heartbroken United Nations chief on Sunday called for the "resurrection" of peace talks between Yemen's warring sides...