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Jan 19

Why likening the Capitol to a war zone could further damage America’s reputation

By Courtney Vinopal

Recent comparisons of the U.S. Capitol to a war zone are insensitive and devoid of the context that led to the invasions of countries like Iraq by American forces, experts warn.

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Sep 15

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The shared interests and concerns that led to Israel’s normalization with Bahrain and UAE

By Nick Schifrin

The first Arab-Israeli agreement in 25 years was signed Tuesday on the White House South Lawn, as Israel normalized relations with Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Joined by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and foreign ministers from Bahrain and…

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Sep 11

WATCH: Trump speaks about Bahrain from the White House

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Bahrain is the latest Arab nation to agree to normalize ties with Israel as part of a broader diplomatic push by President Donald Trump and his administration to fully integrate the Jewish state into the Middle East.

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Sep 10

Taliban say peace talks with Afghan team to start Saturday

By Kathy Gannon, Associated Press

The announcement on Thursday came in a statement from the Taliban in Qatar, where the insurgents maintain a political office, and also in a statement from Qatar's foreign ministry.

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Sep 09

Far-right Norwegian lawmaker nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press

A far-right Norwegian lawmaker says he has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in the Middle East.

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Aug 16

Telephone service begins between UAE and Israel as ties open

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Telephone service between the United Arab Emirates and Israel began working Sunday as the two countries opened diplomatic ties, part of a deal brokered by the U.S. that required Israel to halt its contentious plan to annex West Bank land…

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Jul 17

Israel to shut down on weekends in response to virus surge

By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press

Israel has announced new restrictions in response to a surge in coronavirus cases, including weekend closures of many businesses and limiting restaurants to takeout and delivery.

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Jul 04

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Arab-Israeli orchestra celebrates 20 years of harmony

By David Tereshchuk, Laura Fong

The Divan Orchestra founded by an Israeli and a Palestinian as a humanist project for friendship and dialogue is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Today, its young members are both Israeli and Arab. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent David Tereshchuk…

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Jun 15

EU urges U.S. to join new Middle East peace effort

By Lorne Cook, Associated Press

European Union foreign ministers want the United States to join them in a new effort to breathe life into long-stalled peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians.

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Jun 11

Rights group says Egypt police raided homes of activist’s relatives

By Associated Press

An international rights group says Egyptian police have raided the homes of two uncles of an Egyptian-American activist who lives in the U.S.

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