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U.S. says it will open a consulate in disputed Western Sahara

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Trump announced on December 10 that the U.S. would recognize Morocco's claim to Western Sahara as part of a deal for the North African country to normalize relations with Israel.

Esper says Iran may be planning more attacks on U.S. interests

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

Iran or its proxy forces may be planning further strikes on American interests in the Middle East, and the U.S. is prepared to take preemptive military action if it gets sufficient warning, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Thursday.

Iran-backed Iraqi militia, protesters breach U.S. Embassy compound

By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Associated Press

Dozens of Iraqi Shiite militiamen and their supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday, smashing a main door and setting fire to a reception area, prompting tear gas and sounds of gunfire, angered over deadly U.S.

Rocket attack hits near U.S. Embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone

By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press

A rocket crashed Sunday night in the Iraqi capital’s heavily fortified Green Zone, landing less than a mile from the sprawling U.S. Embassy, an Iraqi military spokesman said.

Suspect detained after shots fired at U.S. Embassy in Turkey

By Zeynep Bilginsoy, Associated Press

Shots were fired from a moving car at the U.S. Embassy in Turkey before dawn on Monday, an attack that came during heightened tensions between the two NATO allies.

Man explodes small bomb outside US Embassy in Beijing

By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press

Photos on social media showed a large amount of smoke and police vehicles surrounding the embassy shortly after the incident. Apart from a heightened security presence, the scene outside appeared to be normal by early afternoon.

Another U.S. worker confirmed hurt by mysterious Cuba incidents

By Josh Lederman, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Medical tests have confirmed that one additional U.S. Embassy worker has been affected by mysterious health incidents in Cuba, the State Department said, bringing the total number to 25.

Palestinians bury dead after bloodiest day in Gaza since 2014

By Fares Akram, Karin Laub, Associated Press

Thousands joined funeral processions Tuesday for some of the dozens of Palestinians killed by Israeli troops in a mass march on the Gaza border, as Israelis faced growing diplomatic fallout from the use of lethal force against unarmed protesters.