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Iran condemns 'inhuman' US treatment of its nationals

Iran condemned Saturday what it called the "illegal and inhuman" treatment of its nationals by U.S. border security officers, after reports a student was deported despite having a valid visa. "Such absolutely discriminatory measures that only happen over people's race, nationality or...

Iraq security forces clear streets stoking protester fears

Iraqi security forces cleared anti-government protesters from streets and squares in Baghdad and the south on Saturday, AFP journalists reported, stoking protester fears their long-running campaign risks being sidelined. It came a day after populist politician Moqtada Sadr organised his own...

Palestinians expect little but bias from Trump peace plan

After President Donald Trump’s announcement that he will finally launch his long-awaited Middle East peace plan next week, the response among many Palestinians Friday was a collective shrug. Trump said the plan, which has been delayed multiple times, would finally be released by next...

Search, rescue efforts underway after quake in eastern Turkey

Search and rescue efforts are underway after a deadly earthquake rattled eastern Turkey, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 1,015 others, according to authorities on Saturday. The 6.8-magnitude quake hit eastern Elazig province at 8.55 p.m. local time (1755GMT) on Friday,...