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Lebanon’s parliament approves Arms Trade Treaty

Lebanon’s parliament approves Arms Trade Treaty

  BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s parliament has ratified the international Arms Trade Treaty, angering Hezbollah legislators, some of whom walked…
Bahrain prosecutors charge 169 over alleged militant ring

Bahrain prosecutors charge 169 over alleged militant ring

  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Prosecutors in Bahrain say they have launched a mass prosecution of 169 defendants…
Tunisia reforms face fresh strain after president ends Islamist tie-up

Tunisia reforms face fresh strain after president ends Islamist tie-up

  TUNIS (Reuters) – Efforts to rescue Tunisia’s ailing economy face the prospect of fresh turmoil after the president declared…
Attack on Iranian military parade may harden domestic and regional policies

Attack on Iranian military parade may harden domestic and regional policies

  A deadly attack on an Iranian military parade demonstrates the country is internally vulnerable. Analysts say the regime is…
World Bank report warns Gaza Strip economy is in ‘free fall’

World Bank report warns Gaza Strip economy is in ‘free fall’

  JERUSALEM (AP) — The Gaza Strip’s economy is in “free fall,” a report from the World Bank warned Tuesday,…
Turkey promises ‘safe zones’ in Kurdish-held parts of Syria

Turkey promises ‘safe zones’ in Kurdish-held parts of Syria

  ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey said Sunday it would take steps to create “safe zones” across northern Syria, including in…
As Tripoli violence rises, France wants sanctions on militias

As Tripoli violence rises, France wants sanctions on militias

  NEW York (Reuters) – France said on Monday it wanted the UN Security Council to implement sanctions on militias…
Russia to give Syria S-300 air defense after accusations against Israel

Russia to give Syria S-300 air defense after accusations against Israel

  MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia announced on Monday it will supply an S-300 surface-to-air missile system to Syria in two…
Thousands attend funeral for Iran attack dead

Thousands attend funeral for Iran attack dead

  Tens of thousands of mourners attended a funeral on Monday in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz for soldiers…
Turkey’s Erdogan vows to impose secure zones east of Euphrates in Syria

Turkey’s Erdogan vows to impose secure zones east of Euphrates in Syria

  ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey will take action east of the Euphrates river in Syria and impose secure zones as…
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