Jane Arraf
Stories
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With Iran in turmoil, the U.S. pressures Lebanon's Hezbollah to disarm
Hezbollah is being squeezed in Lebanon as Iran's economic crisis limits support, and the U.S. presses Beirut to force the group to disarm while Israel keeps bombarding Lebanon.
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In town where they battled ISIS with U.S., Syrias Kurds feel abandoned by ex-ally
The iconic Syrian city of Kobane, where Kurds fought ISIS with the U.S., is now under threat.
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Fighting between Syrian Kurds and state forces leaves huge ISIS camp unguarded
Security at the biggest ISIS detention camp in Syria has collapsed as Syrian Kurds withdraw to face advancing government forces.
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Fear and internet blackouts make communication difficult for Iranians
While fears of an imminent US operation in Iran have receded, tensions remain sky high as street protests continue and communication is difficult due to fear and internet blackouts.
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U.N. peacekeeping mission winding down despite Israel violating ceasefire
UN peacekeepers in Lebanon face end of decades-old mission despite regular attacks by Israel breaking year-old ceasefire.
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Deadly attack on U.S. forces highlights challenges facing Syria's new president
The deadly attack on U.S. forces in Syria underscores the challenges facing the new Syrian president one year into his rule of the fractious nation.
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A momentous week as Syria celebrates lifting U.S. sanctions and a year without Assad
As they mark the first anniversary of toppling Bashar al-Assad's regime, Syrians also celebrate another coming milestone: the lifting of sanctions, which could help give the country a new start.
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Syria marks one year since the fall of the Assad regime
It's been one year since Syria toppled longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. How the nation is marking the anniversary Monday.
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Pope Leo wraps up his visit to Lebanon with prayers at the site of Beirut's port blast
Pope Leo XIV ended his first overseas papal trip with prayers at Beirut's devastated port and a Mass attended by 150,000 worshippers in a country desperate for signs of hope amid fear of renewed war.
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Pope Leo holds final mass in Lebanon, ending maiden trip to the Middle East
Pope Leo ended his first overseas trip Tuesday with a Mass along the Beirut waterfront.
