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East Libyan factions see possible boost in Trump victory

Allies of Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar, the dominant figure in the divided country's east, have welcomed Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. election, betting on more support for their anti-Islamist stance. The result could boost pro-Haftar factions with strong ties to Egypt and...

Trump campaign removes 'Muslim ban' link from website

Some of the most controversial proposals Donald Trump made while running for U.S. president were gone from his campaign website by Thursday, including his call to ban Muslims from entering the country and his promise to cancel the Paris Climate Agreement. The link to his Dec. 7 proposal...

Syria Kurd women fighters out for revenge against jihadists

Headed for the front line near Syria's Raqa, 23-year-old Kurdish fighter Kaziwar has just one thought on her mind: to make her jihadist foes pay for their treatment of women. "Our taking part in the Women's Protection Units (YPJ) is revenge for the women who were kidnapped in Sinjar (in...

Iraqi forces preparing advance on south Mosul

Iraqi security forces are preparing to advance toward Mosul airport on the city's southern edge to increase pressure on Islamic State militants fighting troops who breached their eastern defenses, officers said on Thursday. The rapid response forces, part of a coalition seeking to crush the...