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Syria's Kurds still waiting to go home despite govt deal
At a desolate Syrian camp, home to thousands of displaced Kurds, Ahmad Oussi appealed for help to return to his hometown, seven years after a Turkish offensive drove him out. Resi…
Meet Khalida Boufedech, the first woman to lead Algeria’s parliament
Khalida Boufedech became Algeria’s first woman parliament speaker and the highest-ranking woman to hold constitutional office in the country’s history.
Israel army hit Gaza mosque, says used for Hamas 'weapons storage'
The Israeli military on Wednesday said it had struck a mosque in the Gaza Strip which it said had been used by Hamas as a weapons storage facility. AFP photos from Gaza City on Tu…
Zaidi cancels Riyadh trip after US-Saudi strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
The move comes after Riyadh joined Washington in targeting Iraqi militias, dealing a setback to Baghdad's efforts to strengthen ties with Gulf Arab states.
UN rights office warns of worsening settler violence in West Bank
By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, July 29 (Reuters) - The U.N. human rights office on Wednesday warned of worsening violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, and urged in…
Katz riles Iran, US as Netanyahu-Trump meeting raises questions
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had to settle for a brief meeting with President Donald Trump, while his defense minister, Israel Katz, appeared intent on provoking Iran by publ…
Exclusive-US military may require some troops in Mideast to surrender cell phones, sources say
By Phil StewartJuly 29 (Reuters) - The top U.S. commander for the Middle East has warned troops that cellphone videos shared online can help Iran target American bases, and source…
New Jewish-Arab party may complicate bid to oust Netanyahu
By Benjamin RaabTEL AVIV, July 29 (Reuters) - A new Jewish-Arab political party is courting young voters ahead of Israel's October election. But critics say it risks weakening the…
Exclusive-US commander warns troops their videos help Iran, sources say
By Phil StewartJuly 29 (Reuters) - The top U.S. commander for the Middle East has warned troops that cellphone videos shared online can help Iran target American bases, and source…
Trump says US to hit Iran hard
President Donald Trump vowed to hit back hard at Iran after it attacked US bases in Jordan on Wednesday, as the Middle East war reignited and once again drew in the Islamic republ…
