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Lebanese officials declare state of economic emergency
Middle East

Lebanese officials declare state of economic emergency

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s political leaders declared what they called an economic state of emergency Monday following a meeting aimed…
Iran warns of ‘strong step’ from atomic deal if no new terms
Middle East

Iran warns of ‘strong step’ from atomic deal if no new terms

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran will “take a strong step” away from its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers if…
Iran says test malfunction caused rocket explosion
Middle East

Iran says test malfunction caused rocket explosion

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran is for the first time acknowledging that a rocket explosion took place at its Imam…
Tunisian security chief, 3 extremists killed in shootout
Middle East

Tunisian security chief, 3 extremists killed in shootout

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — A Tunisian national guard chief and three extremists were killed in a clash Monday on the…
ICC judges order prosecutor to review Gaza flotilla decision
Middle East

ICC judges order prosecutor to review Gaza flotilla decision

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Appeals judges on Monday ordered the International Criminal Court’s prosecutor to reconsider again her refusal…
Saudi festival showcases green mountains, flower crowns
Middle East

Saudi festival showcases green mountains, flower crowns

AL-SOUDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Atop a string of green mountains in Saudi Arabia, a monthlong festival drew a medley…
Arab leader seeks to shake up Israeli election
Middle East

Arab leader seeks to shake up Israeli election

JERUSALEM (AP) — The leader of the main Arab faction in parliament has shaken up Israel’s election campaign by offering…
Satellite photos show burning Iran space center launch pad
Middle East

Satellite photos show burning Iran space center launch pad

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A rocket at an Iranian space center that was to conduct a satellite launch…
Israel: Iran, Hezbollah intensifying missile efforts
Middle East

Israel: Iran, Hezbollah intensifying missile efforts

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s prime minister on Thursday accused Iran and its Lebanese proxy Hezbollah of racing to build a…
Yemen President urges end of UAE strikes, fears secession
Middle East

Yemen President urges end of UAE strikes, fears secession

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemen’s president urged Saudi Arabia on Thursday to rein in the United Arab Emirates after warplanes…
UN warns ceasefire violations could spark Lebanon-Israel war
Middle East

UN warns ceasefire violations could spark Lebanon-Israel war

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council warned Thursday that violations of the cessation of hostilities between Israel and…
Women seeking Tunisian presidency say it’s time for change
Middle East

Women seeking Tunisian presidency say it’s time for change

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisian women can seek abortions, file for divorce and enjoy other rights unheard of in some…
Iran: Lifting US sanctions will help salvage nuclear deal
Middle East

Iran: Lifting US sanctions will help salvage nuclear deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Iran’s supreme leader will not meet President Donald…
Massive modern catacombs set to open in Jerusalem
Archaeology

Massive modern catacombs set to open in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM (AP) — Under a mountain on the outskirts of Jerusalem, workers are completing three years of labor on a…
Yemen colonel: Airstrikes kill at least 30 troops near Aden
Middle East

Yemen colonel: Airstrikes kill at least 30 troops near Aden

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Airstrikes hit Yemeni government forces heading to the southern port city of Aden to fight separatists…
The Latest: Lebanese army fires at 2 Israeli drones
Middle East

The Latest: Lebanese army fires at 2 Israeli drones

BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on tensions between Lebanon and Israel (all times local): 8:45 p.m. Lebanon’s official news agency…
Lebanon’s Hezbollah group rules out wider war with Israel
Middle East

Lebanon’s Hezbollah group rules out wider war with Israel

BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese militant Hezbollah group is ruling out a wider war with Israel but says it will…
Gazans bury policemen killed in rare attacks within strip
Middle East

Gazans bury policemen killed in rare attacks within strip

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Thousands of Palestinians are taking part in funerals of three Hamas policemen killed in…
Respiratory ailments rise in Brazil as Amazon fires rage
World

Respiratory ailments rise in Brazil as Amazon fires rage

PORTO VELHO, Brazil (AP) — Lingering smoke in the Amazon is reportedly causing increased respiratory problems — particularly among children…
Yemeni government forces push into key port city of Aden
Middle East

Yemeni government forces push into key port city of Aden

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognized government pushed Wednesday into the key port city of Aden…
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