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Uneasy truce may not last long in embattled Libyan capital
Middle East

Uneasy truce may not last long in embattled Libyan capital

  TRIPOLI/TUNIS (Reuters) – Residents of Tripoli emerging from their homes to take advantage of a ceasefire between armed groups…
Israeli wall rising near border with Lebanon stokes tensions
Middle East

Israeli wall rising near border with Lebanon stokes tensions

  ROSH HANIKRA, Israel (AP) — Israel is building a massive wall along its northern border, saying the barrier is…
Egypt calls on UN to hold accountable countries supporting terrorism
Egypt

Egypt calls on UN to hold accountable countries supporting terrorism

Egypt reiterated its call on the General Assembly of the United Nations to hold accountable those countries that are not…
U.S., UK, Norway call for end to ‘horrendous abuses’ in South Sudan
World

U.S., UK, Norway call for end to ‘horrendous abuses’ in South Sudan

The United States, Britain and Norway on Friday called for an immediate end to fighting and “horrendous abuses” of civilians…
Security Council deadlocks again on Syria chemical attacks
Middle East

Security Council deadlocks again on Syria chemical attacks

Rival US and Russian resolutions to determine responsibility for chemical weapons attacks in Syria suffered defeats at the United Nations…
Airlines warned of possible Syria strike
World

Airlines warned of possible Syria strike

European airspace authorities are warning aircraft to be careful over the next days when flying close to Syria because of…
The Latest: Russia invites Israel envoy to talk about Syria
Middle East

The Latest: Russia invites Israel envoy to talk about Syria

A top Russian diplomat says the Israeli ambassador in Moscow has been “invited” to the Foreign Ministry to discuss developments…
Russia vetoes UN Yemen resolution targeting Iran
Middle East

Russia vetoes UN Yemen resolution targeting Iran

Russia has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have put pressure on Iran for failing to prevent its missiles…
UN Security Council demands truce as air strikes batter Syria’s Ghouta
Middle East

UN Security Council demands truce as air strikes batter Syria’s Ghouta

The UN Security Council on Saturday demanded a 30-day truce across Syria as rescuers in the country’s eastern Ghouta region…
Iranian army chief offers assistance in ‘fighting’ protesters
Middle East

Iranian army chief offers assistance in ‘fighting’ protesters

As questions remain about whether protests against the religious and political leadership that began in Iran on December 28 continue or have…
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