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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. ...
Daily Woes Explode onto Lebanon's Streets
Surrounded by chanting protesters, Lebanese mother-of-two Nada Saad cries her despair over the political leadership's mismanagement of her country. ...
Lebanon scraps WhatsApp tax as protests rage
Protests raged for a second day in Lebanon despite the government backtracking on plans to tax WhatsApp calls. ...
Turkey to suspend Syria offensive 'to allow Kurdish withdrawal'
Turkey has agreed to a ceasefire in northern Syria to let Kurdish-led forces withdraw. ...
Protests sweep Lebanon for a second day
Protesters across Lebanon blocked roads with burning tires on Friday and marched in Beirut for a second day of demonstrations targeting the government over a deep economic crisis. ...
Pence, Pompeo arrive in Turkey to push Syria cease-fire
Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo landed in Turkey on Thursday on a rescue mission – to salvage American interests in Syria amid an increasingly chaotic geopolitical conflict and a fierce domestic bipartisan backlash. ...
61 Iraqi officials sacked over protests
The Iraqi cabinet has sacked 61 officials over recent protests that killed more than 100 people and injured thousands earlier this month, Anadolu reports. ...
Turkey's leader says he won't talk to Pence or Pompeo, rejects U.S. call for ceasefire
A bi-partisan group of U.S. congressional leaders was heading to the White House Wednesday to discuss a potential way to strike a ceasefire deal between Syria and Turkey, as Vice President Mike Pence heads overseas. But there was no sign that either side was about to stop its fight in northeast Syria. ...
Iraq deports 537 foreign children from Daesh families
The Iraqi Foreign Ministry yesterday announced that it had deported 64 children of Uzbek nationality, whose families belong to Daesh. ...
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