Middle East
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Lebanon’s army says Saudi citizen kidnapped in Beirut released following ‘special operation’
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese troops rescued a Saudi citizen kidnapped over the weekend in Beirut and reportedly held for ransom,…
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Israeli army says Palestinian gunmen kills Israeli civilian in West Bank shooting
JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian gunmen shot and killed an Israeli man on Tuesday near the entrance to a Jewish settlement…
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Iran’s state media claims UN watchdog closes two lines of inquiry on nuclear program
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s state-run news agency claimed Tuesday that international inspectors had closed off two lines of inquiry…
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Free concert, other celebrations in Jordan ahead of kingdom’s first major royal wedding in years
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Several thousand cheering and flag-waving Jordanians packed a sports stadium for a free concert in the…
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Teenagers from Islamic State families undergo rehabilitation in Syria, but future still uncertain
QAMISHLI, Syria (AP) — For at least four years, thousands of children have been growing up in a camp in…
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Lebanese officials say Saudi Arabian citizen kidnapped in Beirut, motive unclear
BEIRUT (AP) — Assailants kidnapped a Saudi Arabian citizen in Beirut but the motive behind the abduction was not immediately…
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Libyan court sentences 23 suspected Islamic State militants to death
CAIRO (AP) — A Libyan court Monday sentenced 23 suspected Islamic State group militants to death for launching deadly attacks…
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UAE announces groundbreaking mission to asteroid belt, seeking clues to life’s origins
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates unveiled plans Monday to send a spaceship to explore the…
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Jerusalem’s redesigned Tower of David museum opens after 3-year renovation
JERUSALEM (AP) — Jerusalem’s iconic citadel has opened its revamped museum after a three-year, $50 million makeover that included a…
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Sudan army, rival force agree to extend truce after mediators show impatience with breaches
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s warring sides on Monday agreed to extend a shaky cease-fire in their battle for control of…
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