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Trump confirms : Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed in US raid

The Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been killed in a raid by US special forces on his Syrian safehouse, Donald Trump announced on Sunday, ending a years-long manhunt for one of the world’s most wanted terrorists. ...

Kurdish-Led Syria Forces Accept Russian-Brokered Pullback Deal

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces say they will pull back from Syria’s border with Turkey after agreeing to a Russian-brokered deal with Turkey. ...

Protesters form human chain across Lebanon

Tens of thousands of protesters in Lebanon have attempted to form a human chain running across the country to symbolise newfound national unity. ...

ISIS leader al-Baghdadi believed to have been killed in a US military raid, sources say

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Iraq protests: 40 dead as mass unrest descends into violence

At least 40 people have died in Iraq during a fresh wave of anti-government protests that descended into violence. ...

High stakes for army as protests engulf Lebanon

It's one of the iconic images of Lebanon's protests: the tears of a soldier torn between his duty and a loving crowd -- the same dilemma now facing the national army. ...

New Tunisia President: Palestine is ‘engraved’ in our hearts

Tunisia’s newly-elected President Kais Saied said on Wednesday that Palestine is engraved in the hearts of Tunisians and the time has come to end its occupation by Israel, news agencies reported. Saied made his comments during his inauguration ceremony. ...

Turkey Syria offensive: Kurds accuse Turkish army of violating ceasefire

Kurdish-led forces in north-east Syria have accused Turkish troops and allied Syrian rebels of violating a ceasefire deal that ended a two-week offensive. ...

Lebanon President gives no ground after week of angry protests

Lebanon's President Michel Aoun made no concrete concessions in his first public address since nationwide protests erupted against the country's political elites a week ago, as his speech was met with jeers from demonstrators. ...

Turkey Syria offensive: Russia deploys troops to border

Russian forces have begun to deploy towards the Turkey-Syria border, as part of deal to remove Kurdish troops. ...

UN: Iraq violated human rights in protest crackdown

Authorities in Iraq committed serious human rights violations and abuses in their response to a wave of anti-government protests earlier this month that saw 149 civilians killed, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) said. ...

Turkey Syria offensive: Erdogan threatens to resume assault when ceasefire ends

Turkey's president has threatened to resume an offensive in north-east Syria unless Kurdish fighters withdraw from the border before a ceasefire ends. ...

Iraq troops used excessive force against protesters, official inquiry finds

Almost 150 civilians were killed during protests in Iraq earlier this month as a result of security personnel using excessive force and live gunfire, a government committee has found. ...

Lebanon protests: A country feeling reborn

For almost a week, the people of Lebanon have been staging an extraordinary revolt against their politicians. ...

US troops cross into Iraq as part of withdrawal from Syria Previous

US troops crossed into Iraq early on Monday, part of a withdrawal from northeast Syria ordered by President Donald Trump that opened the way for Turkish troops to launch an offensive against Kurdish fighters in the area. ...

Lebanon protests: Mass revolt continues as PM 'agrees reforms'

Lebanon's coalition government is expected to approve a package of economic reforms as it attempts to quell the biggest protests in years. ...

Turkey-Syria offensive : Turkey Wants Syrian Forces to Leave Border Areas

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants Syrian government forces to move out of areas near the Turkish border so he can resettle up to 2 million refugees there, his spokesman told The Associated Press on Saturday. The request will top Erdogan’s talks next week with Syria’s ally, Russian President Vladimir Putin. ...