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A Houthi rebel fighter fires in the air during a gathering aimed at mobilizing more fighters for the Houthi movement, in Sanaa,…
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Analysts: Seized Weapons Show Iran's Deep Involvement in Yemen's War
A UN resolution, adopted in 2015, bans the supply of weapons to Houthi rebels in Yemen 
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By Sirwan Kajjo
Thu, 12/12/2019 - 18:59
Posters of Anti-government protesters who have been killed in demonstrations are displayed in Tahrir Square during ongoing…
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UN: Targeted Killings Continue Against Iraq Protesters
Meanwhile, violence resumed in central Baghdad as 31 protesters were wounded when security forces fired tear gas to disperse them from Wathba square, a central plaza in the capital, security and health officials said
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Thu, 12/12/2019 - 11:17
This handout photo released on December 7, 2019 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) shows Joint Terrorism Task Force…
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Scrutiny of US-Saudi Relations Grows After Shooting by Saudi Lieutenant
The Pentagon has stopped operational training of all Saudi military students in the U.S. after last week's deadly shooting by a Saudi military officer at a U.S. Naval base in Florida.
Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz, center, stands during a Knesset session in Jerusalem, Dec. 11, 2019.
Middle East
Israel Headed for Third Election in a Year
New election comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a series of corruption charges and after two largest parties failed to reach agreement to join forces
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By Linda Gradstein
Thu, 12/12/2019 - 09:26
Saudi stock market officials watch the market screen displaying Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company Aramco after the debut of Aramco's initial public offering (IPO) on the Riyadh's stock market in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 11, 2019.
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Saudi Aramco Reaches $2 Trillion Value in day 2 of Trading
Shares jumped in trading to reach up to 38.60 Saudi riyals, or $10.29 before noon, three hours before trading closes
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By Associated Press
Thu, 12/12/2019 - 05:05
U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook speaks to VOA Persian at the State Department, Nov. 18, 2019.
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US Hopes Prisoner Exchange Will Lead to Broader Discussion with Iran
Top US special envoy for Iran recalled 'emotional moment' witnessing the release of Chinese American Xiyue Wang
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By Nike Ching
Thu, 12/12/2019 - 01:52
US Hopes Iran Prisoner Exchange Leads to Broader Dialogue
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US Hopes Iran Prisoner Exchange Leads to Broader Dialogue
Top US envoy for Iran recalled “emotional moment” witnessing release of Chinese American Prisoner

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