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US, Turkey look to create 'IS-free' zone in northern SyriaThe discussions come amid a major tactical shift in Turkey's approach to the Islamic State group.
Beirut garbage 'mafia' torching Lebanese governanceMounds of garbage are piling up in the Lebanese capital, a testament to a political system that has provided stability, but also paralysis.聽
Ships successfully cross Egypt's New Suez Canal in first test-runThree cargo ships passed through Egypt's New Suez Canal on Saturday in a test-run before it is聽formally inaugurated on August 6,聽state media reported.
Turkish jets strike Kurdish militant camps in Iraq, Islamic State in SyriaTurkish jets struck camps belonging to Kurdish militants in northern Iraq, authorities said Saturday. Turkey also bombed Islamic State positions in Syria for the second day in a row.
Today Iran, tomorrow the world? Nuclear deal fires up entrepreneurs.Foreign investors and Iranian business leaders and entrepreneurs are flush with optimism as they line up to cash in on the relaxation of economic sanctions under the nuclear deal.
US military can now strike Islamic State out of Turkey, officials sayIn a deal struck Wednesday, Turkey has agreed to allow the US military to use a key base to conduct airstrikes against the Islamic State.聽
Iran nuclear deal: Why are Saudis wooing the Muslim Brotherhood?The overtures to the Brotherhood included a visit to the kingdom by Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal, whose offices in Qatar were closed just in January at the Saudis' behest.
Carter: Saudis support the Iran nuclear deal but have doubtsUS Defense Secretary Ash Carter met with聽Saudi Arabia's聽King聽Salman聽and his defense minister in Jiddah聽on Wednesday.聽The Saudis 'reiterated their support' for the deal,聽but with reservations, Carter said to reporters after the meeting.
Can Yemen's government rebuild the country 鈥� and its own legitimacy?The Saudi-backed government of President Hadi has a foothold now in Aden. It must provide Yemen's urgent needs and restore its legitimacy after sitting out months of war in exile.
Islamic State suspected in attack on Turkish town linked to KobaneThe attack on Suruc, a Kurdish town that was a lifeline to Kobane during the fight against the Islamic State, could push Turkey to step up its military presence on the border and renew its drive for a buffer zone in Syria.
Why Domino's only sells vegan pizza in IsraelIn Tel Aviv, about聽400 restaurants are certified as "vegan friendly," including Domino's Pizza, the first in the global chain to sell vegan pizza topped with non-dairy cheese.
Is Iran ready to improve US ties? Leader's tough talk masks debate.Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, continues to pillory US 'arrogance.' But the nuclear deal offers a possible path forward toward greater cooperation, analysts say.
Five Czechs missing in Lebanon: Kidnapped for money or politics?Lebanon's kidnapping business was once political, though recently has been more about ransom. Suspicions in the Czechs' case have focused on their missing driver.
ISIS suicide bombing kills more than 100 people in Iraq marketThe official death toll rose to 115 Saturday, with 170 injured in one of worst suicide bombings in Iraq.
Nuclear deal: Saudis signal they'll act before Iran gets the moneyThe prospect of a big payday for its regional rival, Iran, is spurring Saudi Arabia to a quicker plan of action on Yemen and Syria, officials and analysts say.
Iran nuclear deal: Does Rouhani's 'win' open door to social changes?Iran's centrist president should get a political 'bounce' after delivering on his campaign pledge of ending sanctions, but he faces a long, uphill battle on non-economic issues.
After nuke deal, Iran's Rouhani says they could buy new passenger jetsLast month at the Paris Air Show, an Iranian official said they was prepared to spend about $20 billion to purchase about 400 new planes over the next decade.
In Jordan, drum bangs slowly for a fading Ramadan traditionDuring Ramadan, musaharatis walk the streets before dawn, banging drums and singing to the faithful to wake up and eat the morning meal. But their ranks are dwindling.
On streets of Tehran, Iranians celebrate a long-sought opening to worldCrowds who gathered in Iran's capital after breaking their Ramadan fast hailed their negotiating 'nuclear hero' Zarif. Many hailed the prospect that the nuclear deal had opened a door to a brighter future.聽
Israel's Netanyahu fails to stop Iran deal. Will he pay a price at home?Prime Minister Netanyahu has made a career of opposing Iran's nuclear program. Israeli critics fault him on style points, but fear of the deal and distrust of Obama protect him politically.
