Saudi Arabia’s execution of Shia cleric Nimr al-Nimr on charges of terrorism exposes both the fragility and the brutality of…
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SEOUL – Speculation about a possible new high-level purge in North Korea grew on Thursday after a close aide to…
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Israel adopts stiff penalties for Palestinian rock-throwers
Israel’s parliament has passed a law toughening penalties against Palestinians for throwing rocks at soldiers, after a nearly two-month wave…
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Victory over ISIS in Iraqi town has some supporting Iran
BEIJI, Iraq – A big victory over Islamic State here provided fresh ammunition for the many Iraqi Shiites who prefer…
Read MoreThe ‘Great Game’ of influence in Afghanistan continues but with different players
In the 19th Century Afghanistan was seen as a major prize for the superpowers of that time, Britain and Russia.…
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