Iraq Closes Border Crossings with Iran
Iraq closes border checkpoints with Iran over alleged Tehran involvement in September attacks on Saudi Arabia
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Pakistan Stresses Importance of UN Peacekeepers in Central African Republic
Pakistan's UN representative emphasizes the need for continued UN peacekeeping presence in Central African Republic
One Killed in Shooting Near Columbus Mosque; Police Say Mosque Wasn't Target
A shooting near a mosque in Columbus, Ohio, killed one person on Monday, with police saying it was not an attack on the mosque or related to a funeral taking place inside.
Pakistan and China kick off joint military exercise in Xinjiang
Pakistan and China have launched their first joint army training exercise in China's Xinjiang region, focusing on counter-terrorism operations.
In India's Ahmedabad, men dress as women to seek forgiveness
In Ahmedabad's Shahpur, men wear traditional Gujarati saris and perform a ritual dance to seek forgiveness for a centuries-old injustice.
Israeli settlers attack Palestinians, American journalist in West Bank
Israeli settlers attack Palestinians and American journalist in West Bank, injuring several people.
US President Donald Trump fires press secretary Katie Zachrya
US President Donald Trump has fired White House Press Secretary Katie Zachrya just a week after appointing her.
Saudi-led Coalition Intercepts Missiles and Drones
Saudi-led coalition claims to have intercepted missiles and drones targeting the kingdom.