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The death toll grows in Tripoli as the conflict between opposing factions scales up. Full Story »
Last night, three Israeli military aircraft broke a UN Security Council resolution by violating the Lebanese airspace, raising tensions with a state that already faces increased pressure from the neighboring Syrian conflict. Full Story »
As his fourth visit to the region ends, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry calls for Palestinian and Israeli leaders to resume peace talks. Full Story »
The Syrian opposition doubts all parties will join the negotiation table despite Russia's announcement that the regime would participate in an upcoming peace conference. Full Story »
BUSINESS
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South Sudan's oil minister said late on Wednesday that it had resumed oil production and flow to the international markets through the territory of neigbouring Sudan after a temporary blockage at Jebellen.
BLOGS ROUNDUP
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For many in the Hashemite Kingdom, remembering the late King Hussein is part and parcel to reflecting on Jordan's continued independence; a steady flow of electricity is fading in Egypt; and Tripoli is three very different cities in one.
ENTERTAINMENT
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Auld Lang Syne! This season of the X-Factor crowns super popular Moroccan Mohammad Al Reifi.
SPORTS
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The winger shook off the horrors of his penalty miss in last season's showpiece to give the Bundesliga champions European glory in the most dramatic of circumstances
