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Attacks Are On The Rise Between U.S. Troops And Iranian-Backed Militias
The U.S. struck militia bases in Syria and Iraq after a series of drone attacks on U.S. bases. Now the region waits to see what will happen next.
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World
Parents In Gaza And Israel Are Doing Their Best To Shield Kids From The Trauma Of War
Parents on both sides had to find ways to protect their children. "Yes, the cease-fire has been enforced. But how are we going to deal with children traumatized by this?" asks a mother in Gaza.
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World
Some Yemenis Struggle For U.S. Visas Even After The End Of The Travel Ban
Yemenis who won the diversity visa lottery were stopped by the Trump administration's travel ban. Now they've had to start applying all over again. "Our lives have been destroyed," says one man.
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Helping Children Traumatized From Latest Israel-Hamas Fighting
During the 11 days of fighting between Hamas and Israel, parents used special toys, breathing exercises and promises to calm their children's fears.
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World
In Gaza, Families Have Huddled At Home, Hoping For A Warning Before An Israeli Strike
For a week and a half, Gazans have taken cover in their stairwells and other parts of the house, eating canned foods and hoping they can run out in time — if an airstrike warning comes.
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World
'An Embarrassing Time': The Challenges For Arab Nations That Made Peace With Israel
"This is an embarrassing time for Gulf countries," says political scientist Bessma Momani. "Ultimately, they gave Israel a normalization deal, but didn't really extract anything for the Palestinians."
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World
Saudi Women's Rights Activist Summoned, Under Watch As Conviction Is Upheld
An activist for women driving recently released from Saudi prison was summoned back to security forces and told her conviction on terrorism charges was upheld. She remains under watch.
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World
Houthi Rebels In Yemen Advance On Saudi Stronghold Of Marib
Until recently, Marib was under Saudi control. The U.S. has ended support for the Saudi Arabian military intervention in Yemen — which contributed to civilian casualties, famine and displacement.
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Health
COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation Has Been Catching On In Lebanon
Misinformation about the coronavirus has been catching on easily in Lebanon, where sectarian rivalries leave groups searching for answers that back their world view.
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World
Marking 10 Years Of War In Syria
A decade since the start of Syria's civil war, hundreds of thousands have died, millions have been displaced, and the war still isn't over — although the Syrian regime has the clear upper hand.