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Iran says Saudi, Israel working to damage country

TEHRAN Iran on Monday criticized what it said was coordination between Israel and regional rival Saudi Arabia, describing attempts to create an "international atmosphere" against Tehran. Foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said the two countries "imagine they can compensate for their...

Iraqi forces battle their way toward Mosul airport

U.S.-backed Iraqi forces fought ISIS fighters on Monday to clear the way to Mosul's airport, on the second day of a ground offensive on the extremists' remaining stronghold in the western side of the city. Federal police and elite interior ministry units known as Rapid Response are leading...

Israel-US team to discuss settlements says Netanyahu

 Israel and the US will set up a joint team to discuss Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday, days after talks with President Donald Trump. During their talks on Wednesday in Washington, Netanyahu and Trump had "agreed to create...