Head of Syria rebels plans to escalate attacks
BEIRUT: The commander of Syrian armed rebels said on Tuesday he was…
Taliban confirm ‘initial’ deal to open office overseas
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Germany sends envoy to Egypt over NGO raids
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Iran threatens US Navy as sanctions hit economy
TEHRAN: Iran threatened on Tuesday to take action if the US Navy…
Jordan hosts Israelis, Palestinians in rare meeting
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Opposition paper shut down again in Sudan
KHARTOUM: Sudanese authorities on Monday shut down the newspaper of the opposition…
Egypt’s Salafi challenge
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India’s anti-corruption contest
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The decline and fall of the Euro?
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