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US warns Saudi Arabia it may withdraw support over civilian casualties in Yemen

US warns Saudi Arabia it may withdraw support over civilian casualties in Yemen

Washington (CNN) – The Pentagon has issued a warning to Saudi Arabia that it is prepared to reduce military and…
Russia indefinitely postpones meeting on Afghan peace talks

Russia indefinitely postpones meeting on Afghan peace talks

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Russia postponed indefinitely a meeting on the Afghan peace process planned for next week, Afghan officials…
Merkel to Trump: Russia needed to restrain Syria’s Assad from attacking Idlib

Merkel to Trump: Russia needed to restrain Syria’s Assad from attacking Idlib

Syria’s northwestern Idlib region — crammed with civilians and rebels close to Turkey — needs Russia’s “moderating manner,” Chancellor Angela…
Rouhani: Iran citizens ‘lost faith in Islamic republic’

Rouhani: Iran citizens ‘lost faith in Islamic republic’

The Iranian president has been summoned before parliament for the first time since he assumed office in 2013. Under pressure…
In familiar dance, Turkey warms to Russia as US ties unravel

In familiar dance, Turkey warms to Russia as US ties unravel

ISTANBUL (AP) — Relations between Turkey and Russia are cozy, prompting worries in the West of a potentially critical rift…
US vows to fight Iran world court action

US vows to fight Iran world court action

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States views Iran’s filing with the International Court of Justice as an attempt to interfere…
Lebanese cannabis farmers hope legalization may bring amnesty

Lebanese cannabis farmers hope legalization may bring amnesty

BEKAA, Lebanon (Reuters) – The contrast between the vibrant green of a cannabis field and the arid land nearby in…
Iran says ‘no third party’ will limit its support to Syria

Iran says ‘no third party’ will limit its support to Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Iran’s defense minister said Sunday his country will continue its support of the Syrian government to…
‘Fourth’ IS leader in Afghanistan killed, Kabul claims

‘Fourth’ IS leader in Afghanistan killed, Kabul claims

Saad Erhabi, the fourth leader of Islamic State’s (IS) branch in Afghanistan, has been killed, Afghan authorities say. US forces…
Palestinians: US cut aid to bring end to Jerusalem claim

Palestinians: US cut aid to bring end to Jerusalem claim

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ spokesman said Saturday that the US decision to cut more than…
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