BAGHDAD (AP) – In the holy city of Iraq, a pontiff will meet a venerable Ayatollah and make history with a message of coexistence in a place plagued by bitter divisions. One is the pastor of the worldwide Catholic Church, the other is a prominent figure in Shia Islam, whose …
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JERUSALEM (AP) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday accused Iman of attacking an Israeli-owned ship in the Gulf of Oman, a mysterious explosion that has fueled security concerns in the region. Without giving any evidence of his claim, Netanyahu told Israeli public broadcaster Kan that “it was really …
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Iran’s top security official said the United States was encouraging ISIS by dropping bombs on paramilitary fighters on the Iraqi border. During a meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein, Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said the latest US action strengthens and expands the activities of …
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran, an Israeli-owned cargo ship exploded outside the Middle East on Friday, renewing concerns over ship safety in the region. The crew and ship were safe, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation, operated by …
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Iran began enriching uranium on Monday, as it has invisible levels following a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, and seized a South Korean flag-waving tanker near the crucial Strait Hormuz, which is a bay for the West. There is a challenging challenge. Raising …
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