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World Feb 21

Syria’s minority sects concerned new government won’t protect them

By Simona Foltyn

World Aug 17

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Iran’s foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia for first time in 8 years

Iran's foreign minister has traveled to Saudi Arabia, the first by Tehran's top diplomat in years after the two nations reached a détente earlier this year.

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

World Aug 02

Supporters of the Coordination Framework gather during a protest in Baghdad
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Months of political infighting in Iraq prompt widespread protests and instability

Iraq has been reeling from unrest after the powerful Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called for a revolution, taunting his Shiite rivals and demanding sweeping changes to the current political system. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn reports from Baghdad.

By Simona Foltyn

World Oct 07

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In Fallujah, ISIS is gone — but so is everything else

An hour west of Baghdad, Fallujah used to be a thriving population center. Two years ago, it was overtaken by the Islamic State. The Iraqi army regained control of the city in June but now faces another hurdle: rebuilding. In…

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World Oct 05

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The controversial force joining the fight against ISIS

Militia groups, made up mostly of Shia fighters and often backed by Iran, have become instrumental in the charge to drive the Islamic State from Iraq. But their battlefield presence makes them a controversial force -- many militia members are…

By PBS News Hour

Jan 03

Saudi Arabia cuts diplomatic ties with Iran after Shiite cleric’s execution

By Michael D. Regan

Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic ties with Iran on Sunday in response to attacks on its embassy and a consulate. Widespread protests took place this weekend over Saudi Arabia executed a leading Shiite cleric.

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Dec 18

The Syrian crisis simplified: Who’s fighting whom and why?

By Connie Cass, Associated Press

One nation, two wars, a quarter-million lives lost, millions forced from their homes, and still no end in sight for the crisis in Syria.

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Jun 19

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This is what a civil war looks like

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Many people think of the civil war in Yemen in broad terms - Shia versus Sunni, Saudi Arabia versus Iran. But what does the constant fighting mean to those in the country? Jane Ferguson examines how the ongoing struggle is…

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May 21

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What can the U.S. do to stop the Islamic State?

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New victories by the Islamic State in Syria, Iraq and Libya are fueling debate and criticism in Washington over the U.S. strategy and reliance on airstrikes against the militant group. Gwen Ifill talks to David Ignatius of The Washington Post…

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May 18

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Ramadi defeat challenges U.S. narrative of fight against Islamic State

By PBS News Hour

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