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U.S. lawmakers want more Iran sanctions, but can’t agree
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Syrian army, US-backed forces advance separately against Islamic State
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Russia’s new army base near Ukraine escalates confrontation with NATO
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Armenia genocide: Merkel rejects Turkish comments offers to mediate talks
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Taiwan refuses to recognize China’s declared defense zone, as regional tension increases
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Top Iraqi militia Shiite leader criticizes the planning of Falluga war operation
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U.S.-backed force closes in on Islamic State-held city of Manbij in Syria
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Saudi reform plan approved by top economic council
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Iraqi civilians fleeing Fallujah drown, as life in the city has become ” worse than hell “
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Sanders not giving up, predicts Democratic convention will be contested