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Syria says preliminary probe links Damascus bomb cell to Islamic State
July 9 (Reuters) - Preliminary investigations into the cell responsible for Tuesday's bombings in Damascus have shown it was affiliated with Islamic State, a senior Syrian securit…
Cell behind Damascus bombings in custody, Syria says
July 9 (Reuters) - Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab said the cell responsible for what he called "terrorist" bombings that targeted Damascus on Tuesday was now in custody, Sy…
From threats to praise, Trump keeps allies guessing at NATO summit
By Gram Slattery and Humeyra PamukANKARA, July 9 (Reuters) - As they prepared for this week's NATO summit in Ankara, the leaders of America's allies wondered which Donald Trump wo…
UK's likely next PM, Andy Burnham, says he wants to put more pressure on Israel
LONDON, July 9 (Reuters) - Andy Burnham, who is expected to be named as Britain's new prime minister later this month, wants to exert more pressure on the Israeli government over …
Even as ceasefire frays, Trump and Iran shy away from full war
The United States and Iran are escalating their tit-for-tat strikes, posing the biggest threat yet to their framework deal.
'Only revenge': Iran mourners defiant at Khamenei burial
Calling for revenge and rejecting any compromise with the West, Iranians loyal to the Islamic republic braved sweltering heat on Thursday to mass for the burial of supreme leader …
Hormuz traffic slumps as US, Iran trade strikes
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply since Wednesday, especially through the UN-backed Omani route, analysts said, after vessels were attacked earlier this week…
Turkey brokers intra-Somalia talks as federal rifts test Ankara’s influence
Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland and Jubaland states reportedly declined to join the talks, as Ankara is ramping up efforts to shore up support for Somalia’s federal instit…
Strengthening El Nino likely to 'rank among largest' on record: US agency
The El Nino weather pattern picked up strength over the past month and is highly likely to "rank among the largest" ever recorded when it peaks between October and December, US fo…
France ends Morocco’s World Cup run as last Arab and African team standing
Following the loss, no Arab or African teams remain in the tournament.
