4 dead in Saudi raid on ‘terror’ cell near Mecca: ministry
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) -- Saudi police shot dead two suspected militants and two others blew themselves up during a raid…
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Middle East
Ceasefire in Syria has reduced, but not ended, Aleppo violence
The U.N. said on Wednesday (May 4) it welcomed a statement released by the United States that it had agreed…
9 years ago
In U-turn, Britain to let in more Syrian child refugees
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - by Katherine HADDON Britain will admit a limited number of child refugees who have…
9 years ago
Paris to host Saudi, Qatar, UAE, Turkey FMs for Syria talks Monday
PARIS, France (AFP) -- France will host talks next week with the Saudi, Qatari, Turkish and UAE foreign ministers on the…
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UN Security Council demands protection of hospitals in war zones
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) by Carole LANDRY The UN Security Council on Tuesday demanded that hospitals and clinics be…
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Oscar-winner Blanchett newest UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
The United Nations Refugee Agency, UNHCR, announced the appointment of Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett as a global Goodwill Ambassador…
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IHS: Islamic State boosts attacks in response to territorial losses
(REUTERS) Islamic State attacks have increased this year, particularly in Iraq and Syria as the group responds to substantial…
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Iraqi protesters end Green Zone sit-in for now after issuing demands
(Reuters) Protesters camped out in Baghdad's Green Zone for 24 hours left the heavily fortified government district on Sunday…
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Tension in Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa, West Bank checkpoint
Israeli security forces scuffled with Muslim worshippers outside Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque on Tuesday (April 26), after removing Jewish worshippers who…
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Obama: 250 more US troops to help fight IS in Syria
HANOVER, Germany (AFP) Monday 4/25/2016 -President Barack Obama said Monday the US would send up to 250 more military trainers to help…
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