Jane Arraf
Stories
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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.
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Pope Leo visits a wounded Lebanon in his first trip to the Middle East
Pope Leo XIV is on his first visit to Lebanon. He arrives at a pivotal time for the country, buffeted by conflict with Israel and a devastating economic crisis.
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Here's why Pope Leo XIV's first visit to Lebanon matters
Prospect of Pope Leo XIV's first visit to Lebanon sparks hope - and worry.
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Pope's visit to Lebanon sparks hope but also frustration
As Pope Leo prepares to visit northern Lebanon, Christian border villages in the south feel abandoned and struggle to rebuild after the war with Israel.
