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Shoukry discusses bilateral relations, counter-terrorism with Iraq’s top officials

The visit aims to affirm Egypt's support for Iraq in facing the…

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Israeli air force strikes four locations in Gaza in response to rocket attack

The raids caused damage, no injuries occurred, according to Palestinian sources

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Air strike kills two Islamic State military commanders

A US-led air strike killed two senior Islamic State (IS) commanders in…

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Hajj pilgrims to be given e-bracelets for safety in Mecca

Saudi newspapers have reported that pilgrims joining this year's Hajj will have…

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Mideast ‘Quartet’ demands Israel end Palestine occupation

The Middle East Quartet, including the US, Russia, the European Union and…

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Riek Machar: ‘We made a deal’

In South Sudan, ceasefire monitors have warned of "appalling" violence in breach…

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Russia, Turkey foreign ministers hold first meeting to thaw ties

Sergei Lavrov, Russia's foreign minister, has met with Turkey's Mevlut Cavusoglu to…

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Syrian rebels advance on ‘Islamic State’-held border town

A new alliance of rebel groups has started to retreat from the…

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Refugees in Iraq caught between soldiers and jihadists

Iraqi fighting forces are preparing an attack on Mosul. Thousands of people…

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Shoukry heads to Palestine to deliver Al-Sisi’s message to Abbas

Foreign Affairs Minister Sameh Shoukry heads to Ramallah on Wednesday, to deliver…

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