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‘Mossad cell’ arrested over plans to provoke violence during ongoing protests in Iran, Tehran claims

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Members of an armed cell who allegedly worked with Israel’s Mossad spy agency and planned to provoke violence during protests in Iran have been detained, Tehran’s Intelligence Ministry has told local media. … Read More >‘Mossad cell’ arrested over plans to provoke violence during ongoing protests in Iran, Tehran claims

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Apparent war crimes committed during 11-day Israel-Gaza conflict, Human Rights Watch says, urging international probe

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Human Rights Watch, an international NGO, has called on the International Criminal Court to launch an inquiry into apparent war crimes committed by Israeli and Palestinian armed forces during the 11-day war in May. … Read More >Apparent war crimes committed during 11-day Israel-Gaza conflict, Human Rights Watch says, urging international probe

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US regulator restricts flights over Afghanistan due to ‘militant activity’ as deadline for American troop withdrawal looms

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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has barred national airlines from low-altitude flights over war-torn Afghanistan, citing the deteriorating situation on the ground. … Read More >US regulator restricts flights over Afghanistan due to ‘militant activity’ as deadline for American troop withdrawal looms

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Iran surpasses 30,000 daily coronavirus cases as record number of new infections reported amid Tehran lockdown

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Iran has broken another sad record in daily Covid-19 infections, just days after its capital, Tehran, tightened lockdown measures. The country is one of the hardest hit in the Middle East. … Read More >Iran surpasses 30,000 daily coronavirus cases as record number of new infections reported amid Tehran lockdown

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Afghanistan on course for highest number of civilian casualties ever, UN warns 1 month before US withdrawal deadline

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The number of civilians killed or hurt in the war in Afghanistan has been sharply increasing since the Western coalition began pulling its soldiers out of the country, a UN report says. … Read More >Afghanistan on course for highest number of civilian casualties ever, UN warns 1 month before US withdrawal deadline

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Syrian air defense units intercept Israeli missiles near Damascus, thwarting THIRD raid in a week – Russian Defense Ministry

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The Syrian military intercepted two missiles fired by Israeli fighter jets at the Damascus suburb of Set Zaynab over the weekend, thwarting the third airstrike in just a week, using Russian-made air defense systems. … Read More >Syrian air defense units intercept Israeli missiles near Damascus, thwarting THIRD raid in a week – Russian Defense Ministry

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US vows to continue airstrikes in Afghanistan, as general insists ‘Taliban victory is not inevitable’

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The head of the US Central Command has promised that despite the withdrawal, the US military will continue supporting the Afghan government with airstrikes against the advancing Taliban militants, at least “in the coming weeks.” … Read More >US vows to continue airstrikes in Afghanistan, as general insists ‘Taliban victory is not inevitable’

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Over 140 Palestinians injured as Israeli forces use rubber bullets and tear gas to break up West Bank protest (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

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Scores of Palestinians have been injured in clashes with Israeli forces in the West Bank town of Beita, medics said. Protests there have been ongoing for several months, since Israel installed an outpost settlement in the area. … Read More >Over 140 Palestinians injured as Israeli forces use rubber bullets and tear gas to break up West Bank protest (PHOTOS, VIDEO)