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Iraq suffers worst year of violence since 2008
Death tolls vary widely, but all point to a sharp rise in…
South Sudan government, rebels set for ceasefire talks
Fighting erupted in South Sudan 15 December, when President Salva Kiir accused…
Lebanon arrests head of Qaeda-linked group: minister
Saudi Arabia’s interior ministry also confirmed that Majid, a Saudi citizen, was…
Syria misses deadline to remove chemical weapons
Syria had been due to turn over some of the deadliest chemicals…
Kerry launches 2014 with all-out bid for Mideast peace
US Secretary of State John Kerry hurtles into 2014 with a trip…
Syria, Iraq, and Egypt most dangerous countries for journalists
The Committee to Protect Journalists released a report naming the three Middle…
Lebanon mourns ex-minister killed in bombing
The bombing raised fears about the fragile situation in Lebanon, which has…
Israel hits back after rockets fired from Lebanon
The Israeli government accused the powerful Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah of being…
