Middle East
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American journalist Kittleson abducted in Baghdad
The journalist appears to have been kidnapped by an Iran proxy group operating in Iraq and could be related to the month-old Iran bombing campaign
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You Vote: As the war with Iran starts its 2nd month, and Trump set to speak to nation, what say you?
Despite initial optimism from the White House that the conflict would last only a few weeks, Iran has mounted stiff resistance and shows no signs of capitulating before this weekend, which would mark the five-week milestone.
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Israel to make 'death by hanging' default sentence for Palestinian militants
The measure, which would likely not apply to Jews convicted of similar crimes, was widely criticized by the international community and human rights groups.
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Israel says top Iranian officials killed in strike
Iranian state media did not immediately confirm the two deaths, but said that a message from Larijani’s office would be published shortly.
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Iran says its negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup matches from US to Mexico
"When Trump has explicitly stated that he cannot ensure the security of the Iranian national team, we will certainly not travel to America," Iranian Football Federation President Mehdi Taj said
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Afghanistan claims late night Pakistani strike on hospital killed 400
Analysts say the Israeli- and U.S.-led conflict strikes Iran could spill into long-simmering conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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Fifth member of Iranian women's soccer team leaves Australia after initially accepting asylum
Two of an initial seven squad members who accepted asylum are staying in Australia
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Netanyahu posts video of himself having coffee at a cafe amid rumors of his death
"I'm crazy about coffee," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said
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Iranian regime arresting people accused of sharing information with Israel: report
Some of those arrested are accused of gathering information about sensitive sites and key economic infrastructure, Tasnim reported.
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Iranians report health issues from black rain after attacks on oil facilities: report
Environmental and health specialists said exposure to the residue in “black rain” can irritate the eyes and skin and may aggravate respiratory conditions.
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Iranian Minister: Hormuz open to all ships except those from U.S., Israel
The narrow Strait of Hormuz is a major access point for oil tankers. It's been severely bottlenecked since the start of the Iran conflict
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Three more members of Iran’s women’s soccer team decide against staying in Australia as refugees
Iran’s women’s national team had traveled to Australia for the AFC Women's Asian Cup last month prior to the beginning of the current conflict in the Middle East, which broke out on Feb. 28.
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What the ascension of Mojtaba Khamenei could mean for Iran conflict
Iran's new Supreme Leader follows in the footsteps of his slain father despite the regime's opposition to hereditary rule.