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After US exit, Iran gains space in Iraq and a harder balancing act

For Iran, the easier part may have been getting Washington out, but it may now have to struggle turning the absence into durable influence and...

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A Correspondent In Tehran

Trump’s integration policies build on Gulf, Turkey ties and Syria success

Iran’s influence, and the potential for renewed conflict, complicate progress in Iraq.

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Andrew Parasiliti

Algeria moves to restore death penalty for arson: What to know

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune wants a return to executions after another summer of devastating wild fires, but rights groups say the amendment passed...

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Adam Lucente

Why are Egypt and Ethiopia clashing over Tigray, Somalia and the Nile?

Egypt expelled an official at the Ethiopian Embassy in Cairo on Thursday following a similar move by Ethiopia that same day, in the latest sign of...

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Beatrice Farhat

Turkey mine collapse death toll rises to five: What to know

Authorities have detained nine people including executives of the mining company on suspicion of negligence.

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Ezgi Akin