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Yemen rebel long-range arsenal grows lethal

From ballistic missiles to unmanned drones, Yemen's Huthi rebels appear to have bolstered their fighting capabilities, posing a serious threat to mighty neighbour Saudi Arabia. In June alone, the Iran-aligned Shiite Huthis launched at least 20 missile and drone attacks on the oil-rich...

Egypt hands out 11 life sentences for joining Daesh

An Egyptian court has sentenced 11 people to life in prison on charges of joining Daesh. Giza criminal court Monday says the defendants all traveled abroad to fight for Daesh and receive military training. Two other defendants got 15-year sentences, and another was given three years for...

Detainee allegedly tortured in Sudan dies: doctors

A Sudanese civilian detained and allegedly tortured by security agents in a central town has died in custody, a doctors committee linked to the country's protest movement said Sunday. The man died on Saturday in the town of Dilling in the state of South Kordofan after he was detained by...