World leaders take stock of shock Trump win
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Politicians worldwide took stock Wednesday of Donald Trump's shock US election victory, with the president-elect winning…
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Middle East
Rebels in Aleppo attack, Putin cautious on new Russian raids
ALEPPO, Syria (AFP) - by Omar Haj Kadour and Karam al-Masri Syrian rebels launched a major assault Friday aimed at…
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Syria army seizes rebel territory in heart of Aleppo
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) - by Sara HUSSEIN Syrian government forces advanced against rebels inside Aleppo on Thursday, making their biggest…
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Palestinian local polls delayed for up to four months
HEBRON, Palestinian Territories (AFP) - by Samih Shahin The Palestinian government delayed municipal elections for up to four months Tuesday…
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Health workers, hospitals targeted in Syria war
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) - Numerous doctors and nurses and medical facilities have been hit or targeted by missiles or air…
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US to send about 600 more troops to Iraq for Mosul offensive
ALBUQUERQUE, United States (AFP) - by Thomas WATKINS The United States is sending about 600 extra troops to Iraq to train…
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US threatens to end cooperation unless Russia stops Aleppo assault
ALEPPO, Syria (AFP) - by Karam al-Masri with Maya Gebeily in Beirut The United States threatened Wednesday to suspend its…
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Trump accuses Clinton of leaving ‘total mess’ in Middle East
HEMPSTEAD, United States (AFP) -- Presidential hopeful Donald Trump accused his rival Hillary Clinton of leaving a trail of chaos…
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Syria’s Aleppo set ablaze ahead of fresh diplomatic efforts
ALEPPO, Syria (AFP) - by Karam al-Masri with Maya Gebeily in Beirut Huge blazes erupted in Syria's Aleppo as the…
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Iraq forces launch push on IS-held town
KIRKUK, Iraq (AFP) - by Hassan al-Obeidi Iraqi forces launched an operation on Tuesday to retake a northern town from the…
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Bombs rain down as Syria declares truce over
ALEPPO, Syria (AFP) - by Karam al-Masri Shells and bombs rained down on rebel-held eastern Aleppo on Monday less than…
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Libya unity govt loses third oil port to rivals
TRIPOLI, Libya (AFP) - by Mohamad Ali Harissi Libya's UN-backed unity government lost control Monday of a third oil port…
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