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USS Gerald R. Ford

May 17th, 2026 - 06:29 GMT

Sally Shakkour

USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier finishes 326-day mission

ALBAWABA - The Pentagon announced that the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, sent to the Middle East ahead of the war with Iran, returned home to the United States on Saturday. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth received the largest aircraft carrier in the world in Norfolk, Virginia, upon its arrival after a 326-day deployment in the Middle East, the US military said on X. The Pentagon wrote, "Over 4,500 warriors ...

Al Bawaba

February 23rd, 2014 - 06:55 GMT

Algerian President Bouteflika seeking fourth term

Morsi called on the Egyptian people to continue their revolutionary efforts, as he told the court that he is still the legitimate president of Egypt. (AFP/File)

February 23rd, 2014 - 06:44 GMT

Morsi calls for renewed Egyptian revolution as his jailbreak trial is adjourned

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February 23rd, 2014 - 06:33 GMT

Lebanon: Al Nusra front behind Hermel suicide bomb

Saturday's suicide attack is the second in Lebanon this week and the third suicide attack this year. Lebanon is facing increased violence as the Syrian civil war spills over into the country. (AFP/File)

February 22nd, 2014 - 06:45 GMT

Three Lebanese soldiers killed in suicide bomber blast

The U.N. and other humanitarian organizations have found it increasingly difficult to provide sufficient aid to Syrians in need. Recently, humanitarian access has been difficult to achieve as civilians have been caught besieged in cities with only few opportunities available to bring in aid. (AFP/File)

February 22nd, 2014 - 06:24 GMT

U.N. Security Council calls for unhindered humanitarian access in Syria

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has been shuttling between Israeli and Palestinian leaders in hopes of securing a framework proposal. Both Israeli and Palestinian officials have spoken out against certain aspects of the yet to be released proposal. Israeli-Palestinian talks are scheduled to end in April at the conclusion of the nine-month deadline, though Kerry seeks to extend negotiations with a framework proposal.(AFP/File)

February 22nd, 2014 - 12:55 GMT

Kerry's framework proposal unacceptable to Palestinians

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February 22nd, 2014 - 08:53 GMT

Syria intensifies aerial bombardment on southern border

Since the start of the Syrian civil war, Hezbollah has involved itself increasingly in keeping Syrian President Bashar al-Assad afloat. The current strategy to recruit fighters from Eastern Europe follows Hezbollah's public support for the Assad regime, along with sending its own fighters to assist Assad's forces. (AFP/File)

February 22nd, 2014 - 06:00 GMT

Hezbollah recruiting European fighters for Syrian war

Al-Shabab, formed in 2006, has terrorized Somalia and surrounding countries with brutal attacks. The group merged with al-Qaeda in 2012. (AFP/File)

February 21st, 2014 - 03:46 GMT

Somalia's president survives al-Shabab attack on presidential palace

Many of the wounded were children. (AFP/File)

February 21st, 2014 - 12:11 GMT

Car bomb explodes at refugee camp near Turkish border with Syria

Late last year, Javad Zarif, Iranian Foreign Minister, met with British Foreign Secretary William Hague to discuss ways to improve relations between the two countries. (AFP/File)

February 21st, 2014 - 10:46 GMT

Iran and Britain officially resume direct contact

Egyptian football fans clash with police at Cairo Stadium. (AFP/File)

February 21st, 2014 - 09:48 GMT

Soccer riot in Egypt leaves 25 policemen injured