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U.S. prepared to use force on North Korea ‘if we must’, but prefers diplomacy : U.N. envoy
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Indian PM’s Visit to Israel: High on Hype But Low on Deliverables
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Libyan leader declares Benghazi ‘liberated’ of jihadists
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Tensions rise between Iraqi forces and trapped civilians in Mosul
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Lebanon’s pro-Syrian camp wants to coordinate return of refugees with Assad regime
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Qatar needs a healthy, constructive relationship with Iran – Qatari FM
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Israel slams UNESCO vote that labeled it ‘occupying power’
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New Saudi Crown Prince hopes to diversify away from oil
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Iraq: 300 IS fighters holed up in a 500 square meter area in Mosul
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U.S. exempted UAE based Emirates, Etihad airlines from Trump’s laptop ban, report