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Netanyahu faces backlash for far-right alliance

Netanyahu faces backlash for far-right alliance

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has touched off rare criticism from AIPAC, the largest US pro-Israel lobby, over…
Exodus from last IS enclave overwhelms Syria force

Exodus from last IS enclave overwhelms Syria force

US-backed Syrian forces warned Sunday they were struggling to cope with an outpouring of foreigners from the Islamic State group’s…
Sudan’s Bashir names new PM as protest leaders dismiss emergency

Sudan’s Bashir names new PM as protest leaders dismiss emergency

President Omar al-Bashir named a new prime minister Saturday as he pressed on with a shake-up at the top, even…
Hundreds protest in Algeria’s capital against Bouteflika’s re-election bid

Hundreds protest in Algeria’s capital against Bouteflika’s re-election bid

ALGIERS (Reuters) – Hundreds of Algerians protested for a second straight day on Saturday in the capital against President Abdelaziz…
Fear and hoping: expectations surge ahead of new US-Taliban talks

Fear and hoping: expectations surge ahead of new US-Taliban talks

The US and the Taliban are to meet in Qatar for fresh talks Monday seeking an end to 17 years…
Civilian deaths in Afghan war hit record in 2018: UN

Civilian deaths in Afghan war hit record in 2018: UN

More civilians were killed in the Afghan war in 2018 than during any other year on record after nearly two…
Turkey tells US not to leave power vacuum in Syria withdrawal – report

Turkey tells US not to leave power vacuum in Syria withdrawal – report

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s defense minister told Pentagon officials there must not be a vacuum of power during the withdrawal…
‘Abused’ Saudi sisters trapped in Hong Kong risk deportation

‘Abused’ Saudi sisters trapped in Hong Kong risk deportation

Two Saudi sisters trapped in Hong Kong say chronic physical abuse by male family members prompted them to flee the…
Sudan opposition to keep up protests despite emergency

Sudan opposition to keep up protests despite emergency

Sudan’s main opposition party on Saturday dismissed President Omar al-Bashir’s declaration of a state of emergency, saying protesters would keep…
As hundreds of US troops stay in Syria, Trump insists no U-turn

As hundreds of US troops stay in Syria, Trump insists no U-turn

President Donald Trump insisted Friday he was not pulling an about-face on his Syria withdrawal plans, after it was announced…
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