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Egypt Ex-Anti Corruption Tsar 'to Face Military Trial'

Egyptian former anti-corruption chief Hisham Geneina will face military trial after saying a presidential candidate he supported had documents damning to state officials, his lawyer said on Thursday.

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High Stakes for Macron as France Weighs Syria Strike

In laying his integrity on the line over Syria's suspected use of chemical weapons, French President Emmanuel Macron might be playing for even higher stakes -- maintaining the landmark Iran nuclear accord, analysts say.

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Rebels Surrender Heavy Arms in Syria's Ghouta, Leader Exits

The remaining rebels in Syria's battered Eastern Ghouta have surrendered their heavy weapons and their leader has left the enclave for the north, a war monitor said on Thursday.

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Trump Holds Syria, Russia 'Responsible' for Chemical Attack

US President Donald Trump holds Russia and Syria responsible for a suspected chemical attack that killed more than 40 people, the White House said Wednesday, refusing to rule out direct military engagement with Russia.

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Erdogan, Trump Speak about Syria in Phone Call

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US counterpart Donald Trump discussed the crisis in Syria during a telephone conversation late on Wednesday, officials said.

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Hamas Fighter Killed in Israel Strike

A fighter from the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas was killed Thursday by an Israeli strike in the Gaza Strip, the health ministry in the enclave said.

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Three Russian Journalists Injured in Syria

Three Russian journalists were injured in Syria when their vehicle was shot at Wednesday after an assignment in the former rebel enclave of Eastern Ghouta, the Russian defense ministry said.

The incident happened in the early evening after the journalists had investigated the situation in Eastern Ghouta, near Damascus, which Syrian regime and allied forces have recently retaken.

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'Don't Test Israel's Resolve', Netanyahu Warns Iran on Holocaust Day

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday warned Iran not to test Israel's resolve, in a speech marking the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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U.N. to Meet on Threat of Military Action against Syria

The U.N. Security Council will meet behind closed doors Thursday to discuss the threat of military action against Syria after President Donald Trump warned that "missiles will be coming."

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Saudi Crown Prince Arrives in Madrid on Last Stop of Global Tour

Saudi Arabia's crown prince arrived in Madrid on Wednesday on the last stop of his global diplomatic charm offensive in a bid to project a new liberal image of his conservative kingdom.

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