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World powers hope for improved Iran ties

President-elect Rowhani announces “new opportunity” for West to treat with Iran

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Saudi Arabia wants missiles for Syrian rebels: report

Saudi Arabia is a key supporter of the Syrian rebels and has…

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Moderate cleric Rowhani is new Iran president

Rowhani, 64, a former top nuclear negotiator who has championed more constructive…

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Rowhani has 51% of vote in 76% of polling stations: Iran

Rowhani, a former top nuclear negotiator, collected 14.2 million votes out of…

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Key court ruling puts Kuwait democracy on the line

Sunday's verdict could restrict the emir's authority in issuing legislation and lead…

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Tunisia rapper jailed for two years

Several cases relating to the freedom of expression have sparked outrage in…

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US pledges military aid to Syria rebels as battles rage

Obama's administration announced Thursday it had conducted a review of intelligence reports…

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Christian graves vandalised in cemetery: Israel police

Police said they suspected Jewish religious extremists of spraying the Hebrew-language insults…

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Israel pushes plans for 1,100 W. Bank homes

Details of the plans emerged as US Secretary of State John Kerry…

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Assad gains sharpen focus on arming Syrian rebels

Hague and Kerry made a passionate plea for Europe, the US and…

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