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Dire strait? Iran threatens to close Hormuz to US

Russia foils ‘terrorists attacks’ from Turkey, Syria

Iraq PM sacks commander after Green Zone breach

UN warns of war crimes over Aleppo carnage

Jordan intercepts Daesh messenger pigeon, spy plane at border

Diplomats struggle over the Syrian conflict while Aleppo becomes ‘a city of slaughter’

Four injured in latest rocket attack on Turkey’s Kilis

Kidnapped Saudi businessman freed in Egypt

Sisi: ‘Western’ approach to human rights, civil liberties doesn’t apply in Egypt

Report: Turkey’s refugee response lauded as a ‘uniquely good job’

Syrian regime to free 200 Hama jail inmates after riot

Russia to position 3 new divisions against NATO

Syria: Eastern Aleppo on brink of new siege, says UN

US: Kerry wants Syrian political transition by August

US expects more resources for anti-ISIL fight

Saudi Arabia looks for alternatives to oil in Sudan

Turkey vows tit-for-tat moves against ISIL

UN warns of new siege in eastern Aleppo

Bangladesh clears execution for top leader

US, Russia agree truce in northern Syria

Iran stops importing US-made cars

Yemen govt urges UN action over Taiz clashes