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Protesters hang gunman in Baghdad square: officials
Middle East

Protesters hang gunman in Baghdad square: officials

BAGHDAD (AP) — A gunman shot dead six people, including four protesters, on Thursday, provoking some anti-government demonstrators to disarm…
Diplomats to Lebanon: Expect no aid before government formed
Middle East

Diplomats to Lebanon: Expect no aid before government formed

PARIS (AP) — Lebanon cannot expect to receive international aid for its battered economy until a new government undertakes serious…
Iraqi families fear worst after protesters abducted
Middle East

Iraqi families fear worst after protesters abducted

“Last seen: Friday, 9:18pm.” About an hour after gunmen began attacking a protest encampment in Iraq’s capital at the weekend,…
Angry residents attack Lebanese municipality headquarters
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Angry residents attack Lebanese municipality headquarters

BEIRUT (AP) — Angry residents attacked the municipality headquarters in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on Tuesday, smashing windows…
Main Lebanon PM candidate withdraws from consideration
Middle East

Main Lebanon PM candidate withdraws from consideration

BEIRUT (AP) — A possible candidate for prime minister of Lebanon said Sunday he is withdrawing from consideration for the…
Iraq cleric calls for new premier without foreign influence
Middle East

Iraq cleric calls for new premier without foreign influence

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s highest Shia religious authority called on Friday for the formation of a new government within the…
Paris police arrest scores amid strike over pension reform
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Paris police arrest scores amid strike over pension reform

PARIS (AP) — Paris police fired tear gas at demonstrators Thursday as the Eiffel Tower shut down, France’s high-speed trains…
Iran’s Rouhani calls for release of innocent, unarmed protesters
Middle East

Iran’s Rouhani calls for release of innocent, unarmed protesters

DUBAI (Reuters) — Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani called on Wednesday for the release of any unarmed and innocent people who…
Lebanon’s outgoing PM backs businessman to replace him
Middle East

Lebanon’s outgoing PM backs businessman to replace him

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s outgoing Prime Minister Saad Hariri said Tuesday he supports the nomination of a prominent contractor to…
Fresh protests gather in Najaf amid talks over new premier
Middle East

Fresh protests gather in Najaf amid talks over new premier

BAGHDAD (AP) — Anti-government protesters have surrounded a key shrine in the southern city of Najaf on Tuesday amid concerns…
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