Middle East

Hezbollah leader: Breach of Jerusalem means regional war

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BEIRUT — The leader of Lebanon’s militant group Hezbollah said Tuesday any violations of Jerusalem and the sites holy to Muslims and Christians would...

Mysterious air base being built on volcanic island off Yemen

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A mysterious air base is being built on a volcanic island off Yemen that sits in one of the...

Iran state TV: 7 approved for June 18 presidential election

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TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian state television announced Tuesday that only seven candidates have been approved by the country's constitutional watchdog to run for president...

Protesters again demonstrate in quiet Oman over poor economy

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dozens of protesters angry over firings and the poor economy of Oman marched through a major city Tuesday, marking...

Iran official says decision expected on nuclear images deal

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TEHRAN, Iran — Iran is expected to decide on Monday whether to extend a temporary agreement with international inspectors on access to surveillance camera...

US reaches out to Palestinian leaders many angrily reject

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JERUSALEM — After weeks of unrest and a devastating 11-day war in Gaza, the U.S. and the international community plan to engage with the...

Single rocket hits near Iraqi air base hosting U.S. troops

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BAGHDAD — A single rocket struck close to a military base hosting U.S. troops in western Iraq on Monday without causing any injuries, a...

Syrian blames Israel for mysterious attacks on oil tankers

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DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria’s foreign minister blamed Israel for mysterious attacks over more than a year targeting oil tankers heading to Syria, saying they...

Arab woman gets kidney from Jewish man killed in Israel riot

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JERUSALEM — A Jewish man killed during an eruption of Mideast violence has given new life to an Arab woman in bitter times. ...

Gaza-based journalists in Hamas chat blocked from WhatsApp

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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — A few hours after the latest cease-fire took effect in the Gaza Strip, a number of Palestinian journalists in...