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Saudi Crown Prince Flexes Muscle with Military Shake-Up

Saudi Arabia's sudden overhaul of military commanders is the latest power play by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as he looks to revamp forces currently bogged down in Yemen.

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Israel Prosecutors Seek to Extradite Woman to Australia for Abuse Trial

Israeli prosecutors asked a Jerusalem court Tuesday to extradite a woman to Australia over accusations of sexually abusing pupils, after a new psychiatric evaluation determined her fit to stand trial.

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Israel Suspends Actions that Led to Closure of Christian Holy Site

Israel on Tuesday suspended tax measures and other actions that led to the rare closure of the church built at what is seen as the holiest site in Christianity.

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Court Frees Iraqi-U.S. Anti-Corruption Campaigner

Iraq's federal appeals court on Tuesday ordered the release of an Iraqi-American anti-corruption activist who had been sentenced to six years in jail on defamation charges.

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Murder Shocks Filipinas in Kuwait, but Some Vow to Stay

The murder of a Filipina maid whose body was found in a freezer in Kuwait has triggered outrage and prompted Manila to impose a departure ban for its citizens planning to work in the Gulf state.

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Syria Enclave Rebels Say Ready to Expel jihadists

The main rebel groups in Syria's Eastern Ghouta said Tuesday they would be willing to expel jihadist fighters from the enclave as soon as a U.N. ceasefire takes effect.

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Anger at Israel Claim Palestinian Was Hurt in Bike Accident

Israel on Tuesday claimed that a Palestinian teenager's severe head injury was caused by a bicycle accident and not an Israeli bullet, sparking angry comments from activists and his family.

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Fighting Continues in Syrian Rebel Enclave despite Truce, Says UN

Fighting raged on in Syria's Eastern Ghouta on Tuesday, making relief operations in the rebel enclave impossible despite a "humanitarian pause" announced by Russia, the United Nations said. 

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Iran Says Vetoed Yemen Resolution another Failure for US

Iran said on Tuesday that the vetoing of a UN resolution that would have criticised its role in Yemen represented another setback for the United States. 

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Jerusalem Holy Site Stays Shut in Christian Protest

The church in Jerusalem built at the traditional site of Jesus's burial remained closed for a third day Tuesday as Christian leaders protested against Israeli tax measures and a controversial proposed law.

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