Warring Libya sides to open main road, implement truce, U.N. says
Benghazi (Reuters) – Libya’s warring sides will immediately reopen the main coastal road connecting the vast country’s east and west
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Saudi embassy in The Hague sprayed with gunfire, police arrest suspect
The Hague (Reuters) – Dutch police on Thursday said they had arrested a suspect after the embassy of Saudi Arabia
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Bahrain’s Sheikh Khalifa, world’s longest serving prime minister, dies
Manama (Reuters) – Bahrain’s Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman al Khalifa, the world’s longest serving prime minister and a staunch ally
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Iran frees 157 detained during protests as more U.S. sanctions loom
Dubai (Reuters) – Iran has freed 157 people arrested during anti-government demonstrations, the country’s judiciary said on Tuesday, as the
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U.S. imposes Iran-related sanctions on individuals, companies
Washington (Reuters) – The United States on Tuesday imposed Iran-related sanctions on six companies and four people, accusing the network
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U.S. approves $23.37 billion sale of advanced defense equipment to UAE, Pompeo says
Washington (Reuters) – The U.S. has approved the sale of a $23.37 billion package of advanced defense equipment to the
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Israeli parliament votes to endorse Bahrain ties
Jerusalem (AFP) – Israel’s parliament voted Tuesday for the normalization of ties with Bahrain with a clear majority of lawmakers
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Iran’s Rouhani says next U.S. administration should make up for Trump’s mistakes
Dubai (Reuters) – Iran’s president said on Sunday the next U.S. administration should use the opportunity to compensate for President
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U.S. slaps more sanctions on Syria in push for Assad to end war
Washington (Reuters) – The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on officials, entities and individuals it accused of providing support
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Netanyahu congratulates Biden on U.S. election win, thanks Trump
Jerusalem (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on Sunday, hailing a strong alliance that
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