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Trump says he would return troops to Syria if needed

The U.S. would return its forces to Syria if Daesh makes a comeback in the war-torn country, President Donald Trump said Sunday. Asked about a possible resurgence of the terror group, Trump told CBS News “we’ll come back if we have to.” “We have very fast airplanes, we have very...

Egypt MPs table law amendment to extend Sisi rule

Egyptian lawmakers on Sunday tabled proposed constitutional changes that would allow President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to extend his rule beyond 2022, two of them said. The bill submitted to speaker Ali Abdel Aal calls for several amendments to the constitution, including on the duration of...

Palestinian wounded by Israeli fire dies: Gaza ministry

A Palestinian died Sunday from gunshot wounds inflicted by Israeli soldiers during violent protests along the Gaza Strip's border, the enclave's health ministry said. Ahmed Abu Jamal, 30, was wounded during clashes in Beit Lahiya in the north of Gaza on January 29, said ministry spokesman...

US-led coalition strikes regime forces: Syria

The U.S.-led coalition combatting Daesh terrorists in Syria hit a regime post on Sunday and wounded two soldiers. Colonel Sean Ryan told the U.S. media that the coalition forces were fired by a regime post stationed in the western bank of the Euphrates River. The coalition forces...