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Houthis launch sea drone to attack ships hours after US, allies issue ‘final warning’
WASHINGTON — An armed unmanned surface vessel launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen got within a “couple of miles” of U.S. Navy…
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Iran: At least 103 killed, 141 wounded in blasts at ceremony honoring slain general
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Two explosions minutes apart Wednesday in Iran targeted a commemoration for a prominent general slain…
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Russia launches record number of drones across Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia launched a record 90 Shahed-type drones over Ukraine during the early hours of the new year,…
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Russia says it thwarted Kyiv drone attack following aerial assault against Ukraine
Thirty-two Ukrainian drones were shot down over Russia on Saturday, Moscow officials reported, a day after an 18-hour aerial barrage…
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Iran executes four people for alleged links with Israel’s Mossad
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran executed on Friday four people and sentenced several others to prison for having alleged links with…
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US sanctions money network tied to the Yemen Houthi rebels blamed for shipping vessel attacks
WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on a group of money exchange services from Yemen and Turkey alleged…
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Russian ship in Crimea damaged in Ukrainian airstrike, Russian Defense Ministry says
KYIV, Ukraine — A Russian naval ship in Crimea was damaged in an airstrike by Ukrainian forces, Russia’s Defense Ministry…
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An Israeli airstrike in Syria kills a high-ranking Iranian general
BEIRUT — An Israeli airstrike Monday in a Damascus neighborhood killed a high-ranking Iranian general, Iranian state media said. The…
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Bethlehem resembles a ghost town. Celebrations are halted due to Israel-Hamas war.
BETHLEHEM, West Bank — The typically bustling biblical birthplace of Jesus resembled a ghost town Sunday after Christmas Eve celebrations…
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Congo’s elections face enormous logistical problems sparking concerns
DAKAR, Senegal — Congo’s president says he has confidence Wednesday’s vote will be rolled out credibly, as tensions mount that…
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