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S. Korea naval unit to expand operations to Strait of Hormuz
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S. Korea naval unit to expand operations to Strait of Hormuz

 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean anti-piracy unit has temporarily expanded its mission to the Strait of Hormuz,…
As 2020 dawns, Trump looks to boost evangelical support
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As 2020 dawns, Trump looks to boost evangelical support

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — In his first campaign move of the 2020 election year, President Donald Trump on…
Top Iraqi militia leader warns of strong response to U.S. air strikes
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Top Iraqi militia leader warns of strong response to U.S. air strikes

BAGHDAD (Reuters) ⁠— A top Iraqi militia leader warned of a strong response against U.S. forces in Iraq following air strikes…
In Afghanistan, jailed Taliban await peace, their freedom
Middle East

In Afghanistan, jailed Taliban await peace, their freedom

PUL-E-CHARKHI, Afghanistan (AP) — Thousands of Taliban prisoners jailed in Afghanistan as insurgents see a peace deal being hammered out…
Europeans to toughen up Iran stance but shy away from sanctions: diplomats
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Europeans to toughen up Iran stance but shy away from sanctions: diplomats

PARIS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) — European parties to the Iran nuclear deal are likely to trigger a dispute resolution process in January…
Southwest can be sued for bumping passenger who spoke Arabic: U.S. judge
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Southwest can be sued for bumping passenger who spoke Arabic: U.S. judge

(Reuters) — A federal judge on Thursday rejected Southwest Airlines Co’s (LUV.N) bid to dismiss a discrimination lawsuit by an…
Egypt’s Investment Minister, US delegation discuss boosting American investments in Egypt
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Egypt’s Investment Minister, US delegation discuss boosting American investments in Egypt

Egyptian Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Sahar Nasr met on Monday with a delegation from the United States Senate…
Horse-trading Iran hawks seize on Pompeo’s Senate interest
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Horse-trading Iran hawks seize on Pompeo’s Senate interest

WASHINGTON (AP) — In recent days, Iran hawks in Congress leveraged Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s interest in a Senate run to…
Iran says it’s defused 2nd cyberattack in less than a week
Middle East

Iran says it’s defused 2nd cyberattack in less than a week

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s telecommunications minister announced on Sunday that the country has defused a second cyberattack in less…
China says trade deal with US must be ‘mutually beneficial’
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China says trade deal with US must be ‘mutually beneficial’

BEIJING (AP) — Expectations for a U.S.-Chinese trade truce rose Friday, though Beijing accused Washington of unfairly attacking its economy…
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