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Allies Condemn Iran’s ‘Lethal Plotting’ in US, Europe, Australia

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 · US News

WASHINGTON, June 10 (Reuters) – ⁠The ⁠United States, Australia, ⁠European allies and other countries ​condemned Iran-backed groups’ plots to ‌kill Iranian dissidents, journalists ‌and Jewish communities ⁠in ⁠a…

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U.S Envoy Barrack Meets Iraq’s Ex-Prime Minister Maliki, Two Sources Say

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 · US News

Feb 27 (Reuters) – ⁠U.S. ⁠envoy ⁠Tom Barrack met ​former Iraqi ‌Prime Minister Nouri ‌al-Maliki, ⁠the ⁠Shi’ite alliance’s candidate for premier, ​on Friday, two ​sources familiar with the…

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US Navy reduces staff to ‘mission critical’ levels in Bahrain ahead of potential strikes on Iran: officials

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 · Breaking News

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain has been reduced to “mission critical” staffing ahead of potential U.S. strikes…

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Syrian Government Forces and Druze Factions Exchange Prisoners in Sweida

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 · US News

DAMASCUS, Feb ⁠26 (Reuters) – ⁠The Syrian ⁠government and Druze ​factions controlling the ‌southern city of ‌Sweida ⁠on ⁠Thursday carried out their first prisoner ​exchange since deadly clashes…

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Trump Says Muslim Lawmakers Omar, Tlaib Should Be Removed From US After Speech Clash

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 · US News

WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said Wednesday ⁠that ⁠two Muslim Democratic U.S. Representatives, Ilhan ⁠Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, should be “institutionalized”…

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US to Offer Passport Services in West Bank Settlement for First Time

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 · US News

JERUSALEM, Feb 24 (Reuters) – The U.S. will provide on-site passport ⁠services ⁠this week in a settlement in the ⁠West Bank, marking the first time American consular officials…

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EU Memo Raises Security Concerns Over Mass Escape From IS-Linked Syria Camp

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 · US News

BRUSSELS, Feb 24 (Reuters) – An EU internal memo has raised security concerns ⁠about ⁠the escape of thousands of people from a ⁠detention camp holding relatives of suspected…

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Cyprus Imposes Livestock Controls Amid Foot and Mouth Outbreak

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 · US News

NICOSIA, Feb 24 (Reuters) – Cyprus imposed ⁠strict ⁠livestock controls on ⁠Tuesday after authorities confirmed multiple cases ​of foot and mouth disease, triggering nationwide restrictions on ‌the movement…

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Iranian Students Protest for Second Day at Some Universities

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 · US News

DUBAI, Feb 22 (Reuters) – Students held ⁠protests ⁠which led to ⁠clashes at several Iranian universities for a ​second day on Sunday, according to local news agencies and…

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U.S.-Iran Talks Expected Friday if Iran Sends Nuclear Proposal Soon, Axios Reports

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 · US News

Feb 22 (Reuters) – ⁠United ⁠States ⁠negotiators are ​ready to ‌hold another ‌round ⁠of ⁠talks with Iran on ​Friday in ​Geneva if they ⁠receive a ⁠detailed ⁠Iranian proposal…

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Journalist With Germany’s Deutsche Welle Detained in Turkey

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 · US News

FRANKFURT, Feb 20 (Reuters) – Turkish ⁠authorities ⁠have detained a ⁠veteran correspondent of German state-backed international ​broadcaster Deutsche Welle in Ankara, accusing him of “disseminating ‌misleading information” and…

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France Says Surprised by European Commission Presence at Board of Peace

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 · US News

PARIS, Feb 19 (Reuters) – France said on Thursday it was ⁠surprised ⁠that the European Commission had ⁠sent a commissioner to the Board of Peace in Washington saying…

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Trump to Host Board of Peace Meeting on Thursday, White House Says

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 · US News

WASHINGTON, Feb ⁠18 (Reuters) – ⁠U.S. President ⁠Donald Trump will ​host a ‌Board of Peace ‌meeting ⁠on ⁠Thursday in Washington, where he ​will announce that member states ​have…

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Brink of war: President Trump demanding Iran abandon its nuclear program or face military action

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 · Sacramento, California Local News

American and Iranian officials are meeting today in Switzerland to discuss U.S. demands for Iran to abandon its nuclear program, amid threats from President Donald Trump and a…

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Israeli Airstrikes Kill 9 in Gaza, Including Tent Camp, Palestinian Officials Say

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 · US News

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Steven Scheer CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Feb 15 (Reuters) – ⁠At ⁠least nine Palestinians were killed ⁠in Israeli airstrikes in the northern and southern Gaza Strip on…

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In Qatar’s Zekreet Desert, Sheikh Mohammed Rashid Al-Thani Welcomes All

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026 · New York, New York Local News

Rahaal unfolded across three pavilions (an exhibition space, a salon and a library) in the historic nature reserve of Zekreet, Qatar, just miles from Richard Serra’s monumental East–West/West–East.…

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Rubio Casts US, the ‘Child of Europe’, as Critical Friend to Allies

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026 · US News

By Humeyra Pamuk, Gram Slattery and Andrew Gray MUNICH, Feb 14 (Reuters) – Secretary of State Marco Rubio cast the United ⁠States ⁠as the “child of Europe” in…

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Iran Insists on Right to Enrichment, Ready for Confidence-Building

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 · US News

DUBAI, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Recognition of Iran’s right to ‌enrich ​uranium is key for ‌nuclear talks with the U.S. to succeed, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi ​said on…

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Chef and author Noor Murad on her latest cookbook

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Local News

Chef and author Noor Murad on her latest cookbook – CBS News Watch CBS News Noor Murad’s latest cookbook is a love letter to the Middle Eastern flavors…

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France to Rally Aid for Lebanon as It Warns Truce Gains Remain Fragile

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 · US News

Feb 6 (Reuters) – France said on ‌Friday ​that Lebanon’s recovery remains precarious ‌despite positive signs following a ceasefire and government transition, and ​it stood ready to support…

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