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Study: US should help Saudis find way out of Yemen

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 12:52:43 +0000

International Crisis Group says Saudi Arabia doesn't know how to extract itself from war against Houthi rebels, needs US guidance

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No longer shrouded by ‘foreign reports,’ Israel-Iran fight steps into the open

Sun, 11 Feb 2018 13:25:45 +0000

Long-heard warnings of war between Jerusalem and Tehran are poised to become reality – unless someone can stop it

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Analysts: Israel’s headed to a war in Syria, and only Russia can stop it

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 17:21:01 +0000

With new report, the Crisis Group, a think tank and advocacy organization, tries to get Moscow to accept role of mediator between Israel, Hezbollah and Iran

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Even with the Saudis cheering, war with Hezbollah would spell disaster

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 17:17:41 +0000

Amid upheaval in Lebanon, Nasrallah claims Riyadh is pushing Israel to strike his group, but that wouldn’t serve Jerusalem’s interests

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IS claims first suicide attack in Somalia

Wed, 24 May 2017 18:51:04 +0000

At least five dead as terrorist network steps up activities in area dominated by Al-Qaeda affiliated group

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UN vote on Israeli settlements has changed little

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 07:12:51 +0000

Experts say Security Council resolution is irrelevant and even counterproductive; Obama allowed it through, Trump's UN envoy has said it will not happen again

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Regional threat seen in Nigeria’s homegrown Islamic uprising

Sun, 21 Dec 2014 11:18:57 +0000

'Humanitarian crisis' declared over Boko Haram's spreading insurgency, which has displaced 1.6 million people

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As talks appear to stall, Iran takes hard line on Arak facility

Sun, 18 May 2014 06:28:32 +0000

Chief Iranian diplomat says heavy water reactor will continue operating as usual; large gaps remain between P5+1 and Islamic Republic

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Israel, Western energy companies eye Cyprus gas talks

Tue, 18 Feb 2014 11:29:20 +0000

With billions tied up in gas projects at stake, renewed talks between Greek-Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots are being closely watched by multiple actors

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To block Gaza tunnels, Egypt lets sewage flow

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:51:50 +0000

NY Times: Cairo government determined to crack down on smuggling between Sinai and the Hamas-run enclave

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North Korea defies UN, warns of more nuke testing

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:51:28 +0000

Pyongyang reaffirms rockets intended for peaceful space satellites, but hints at secondary military purpose against US

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