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Iraq's Kurdistan Region Heads To The Polls To Elect New Parliament

5:52pm September 28, 2018

by Jane Arraf

The United States' closest allies in Iraq, the Kurds, vote for their regional parliament on Sunday, as the old leadership shifts to a new generation with new issues.

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There's A Showdown Coming Between The U.S. And Countries Doing Business With Iran

8:34pm September 27, 2018

by Jackie Northam

Iranian oil exports are tumbling ahead of the reimposition of sanctions in early November by the Trump administration. But Iran's biggest oil customer, China may try and circumvent the sanctions to keep the oil coming.

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Palestinian Authority President Takes U.N. Stage To Address Independent State Goals

6:05pm September 27, 2018

by Michele Kelemen

After months of watching the U.S. endorse pro-Israel positions, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas took the stage at the United Nations to spell out his people's goal of an independent state.

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An Iraqi protester waves a national flag while demonstrating outside the burnt-down local government headquarters in the southern city of Basra on Sept. 7, during demonstrations over problems including poor public services.

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Months Of Protests Roil Iraq's Oil Capital Basra

9:36am September 27, 2018

by Jane Arraf

Iraqis have been protesting over faltering public services and lack of jobs in Basra, the country's main port city and the heart of its southern oil fields.

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Trump Meets Netanyahu, Endorses 2-State Solution

5:30am September 27, 2018

by Daniel Estrin

On Wednesday, President Trump said he'd like to see the creation of a Palestinian state. Israeli leaders had mixed reactions.

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Iran Envoy On Sanctions

5:30am September 27, 2018

President Trump is urging countries to join the U.S. in reimposing sanctions on Iran. Rachel Martin talks with Brian Hook, the U.S. special representative for Iran.

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Archaeologists discovered the ancient structure in the Egyptian town of Mit Rahina, the Ministry of Antiquities announced Tuesday.

Archaeologists Discover 'Huge' Ancient Building In Egypt

3:34pm September 25, 2018

by Sasha Ingber

Experts say the ruins are part of a residential community in what was the ancient capital city of Memphis. They also found a Roman bath and an ornate basin perhaps used for religious rituals.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said a "cowardly attack" at a military parade in Iran over the weekend was carried out by a separatist group supported by the U.S. He's seen here speaking in Tehran earlier this month.

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Iran Warns U.S. Over Deadly Separatist Attack On Parade

2:54pm September 24, 2018

by Bill Chappell

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that "the cowardly attack was committed by those who are rescued by the Americans ... and they are financed by Saudi and Emirate's money."

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Iran Attack Kills 25, Wounds 60

5:28pm September 23, 2018

by Peter Kenyon

U.S. officials are rejecting Iran's claims that an American-backed country was behind Saturday's attack on a military parade in Iran.

Gunmen attacked a military parade in the Iranian city of Ahvaz on Saturday, killing at least 25 people and wounding 60 others.

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At Least 25 Dead, 60 Wounded In Military Parade Attack In Iran

6:01pm September 22, 2018

by Gabriela Saldivia

Gunmen disguised as soldiers reportedly began shooting from behind the stands. State-run media reported that an Arab separatist group claimed responsibility for the attack.