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UN warns that Iraq’s political crisis helps ‘Islamic State’ extremists
The UN has strongly urged Iraq's political leaders and civil society to…
Aleppo truce extended by another 72 hours
A temporary truce in Syria's second city, Aleppo, has been extended for…
What does Shiite power broker al-Sadr want from Iraq?
Demonstrators have gathered in Baghdad to protest Iraq's government every Friday for…
Tunnel found, fresh Gaza clashes between Israel and Hamas
Israel and Hamas fighters have clashed in southern Gaza in the most…
Syrian ceasefire extended to embattled city of Aleppo
US officials have announced the extension of a truce to Syria's war-torn…
Israeli court sentences Jewish gang leader to life for killing Palestinian teenager
An Israeli court has given a life sentence to the leader of…
Baghdad’s Shiite-Sunni politics in shambles
Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Abadi has failed to abolish sectarian and party quotas…
‘Islamic State’ fighters break through Kurdish lines, kill US Navy SEAL
'IS' fighters have regained ground after breaking through Kurdish defenses near the…
Syrian refugees in Europe fear stigmatization
There is growing concern in Europe about the prospect of suspected war…