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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
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AL chief rejects Netanyahu’s offer to amend the Arab peace initiative
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Hariri urges his party leaders to ‘avoid escalation’ of tension with LF
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Rifi urges Geagea and Hariri to mend their ties and end their support to Aoun/Franjieh
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Syrian troops reach edge of Raqqa. Islamic State fighting 4 fronts