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Deadly clashes rock Lebanon capital after rally against port blast judge

By Rouba El Husseini and Hashem Osseiran

The army said it had responded to an exchange of gunfire in the Tayouneh - Badaro area as protesters headed to the Palace of Justice.

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Dubai Expo to welcome millions in biggest event since pandemic

Dubai's edition, the first in the Middle East, is expected to be the biggest event ever held in the region with...

By Talek Harris

US House approves $1 billion for Israel's Iron Dome

Iron Dome has destroyed thousands of short-range rockets and shells launched by Hamas militants from Gaza

By AFP News

Gaza rulers Hamas wage perilous campaign of harassing Israel

Since the Egypt-brokered ceasefire, Hamas has fired only one rocket, instead re-focusing on its disruption operations.

By Adel Zaanoun and Claire Gounon

Macron visits IS former stronghold in Iraq's Mosul

The French leader was also due to meet the family of a Peshmerga fighter killed by IS

By Laurence Benhamou

Husband attempts to murder wife in front of son, stabs her 20 times; found guilty

The victim expects her former partner to receive the "maximum punishment" for his crimes at his sentencing

By Dane Enerio

'Potential hijack' of ship off UAE coast: UK maritime security agency

The ship was heading towards Iran under the control of armed men, said industry intelligence site Lloyd's List.

By AFP News

US, UK join Israel in accusing Iran of deadly tanker attack

The MT Mercer Street, managed by prominent Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer, was attacked Thursday off Oman.

By Jonah Mandel

Dead man wakes up seconds before burial after mourners notice coffin 'moving'

There have been several other cases in the past where people have been wrongly declared dead.

By Suman Varandani

Iraq market suicide bombing claimed by IS kills nearly 30 on eve of Eid Holiday

In January, the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a rare twin suicide bombing that killed 32 people --...

By Salam Faraj and Ammar Karim

Sorrow sweeps Iraq city as 64 die in fire at Covid unit

Smoke was still rising from the charred debris of the temporary building on Tuesday, as grieving relatives looked on.

By Bassem al-Rikabi

Barcelona, Real Madrid announce legends 'El Clasico' in Israel amid backlash

Some fans are not happy about the choice of venue for the exhibition match

By Christine Caparras

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Middle East

Deadly clashes rock Lebanon capital after rally against port blast judge

Dubai Expo to welcome millions in biggest event since pandemic

US House approves $1 billion for Israel's Iron Dome

Gaza rulers Hamas wage perilous campaign of harassing Israel

Macron visits IS former stronghold in Iraq's Mosul

Husband attempts to murder wife in front of son, stabs her 20 times; found guilty

'Potential hijack' of ship off UAE coast: UK maritime security agency

US, UK join Israel in accusing Iran of deadly tanker attack

Dead man wakes up seconds before burial after mourners notice coffin 'moving'

Iraq market suicide bombing claimed by IS kills nearly 30 on eve of Eid Holiday

Sorrow sweeps Iraq city as 64 die in fire at Covid unit

Barcelona, Real Madrid announce legends 'El Clasico' in Israel amid backlash

US ready to take in thousands more Afghans as violence worsens

Israel gets hit by more 'arson balloons' after striking Gaza

Israel strikes Gaza in response to incendiary balloons

Israel's Netanyahu ousted as 'change' coalition forms new government

Israel Eyes End Of An Era After Netanyahu Foes Strike Deal

Israel, Egypt hold talks toward Gaza 'permanent ceasefire'

UN body orders probe of 'systematic' abuses in Israel, Palestinian areas

Assad dismisses critics as Syria votes to extend his grip on power

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