By Patricia Zengerle
WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked the latest Democratic-led effort to end the Iran war until it is authorized by Congress, but the measure edged closer to passage as a third Republican…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Analysis-Trump wants China’s help on Iran. Beijing may have other ideas
By Andrea Shalal, Michael Martina and Trevor Hunnicutt
WASHINGTON/BEIJING, May 13 (Reuters) – When U.S. President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping this week he is expected to ask for help resolving his costly and unpopular war with…
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Syrian Kurdish commander Kobane says Turkey visit ‘in the making,’ Ocalan meeting possible
The SDF commander-in-chief reflected on a fragile integration deal with Damascus, growing Kurdish backlash and ongoing talks with Turkey as questions mount over Rojava’s political future.
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How US donor bodies were sold for Israeli military training | News
How donated cadavers from US universities ended up in Israeli military surgical training.
The University of Southern California has been selling bodies donated for scientific research and education to the U.S. Navy. Some are being used to train…
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US Senator Cassidy’s vote to convict Trump looms over Louisiana primary | US Midterm Elections 2026 News
A Republican senator who broke from his party to vote in favour of convicting US President Donald Trump in impeachment proceedings during his first term is facing a bruising primary challenge in his home state of Louisiana.
Bill Cassidy’s…
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Drug overdose deaths drop in United States for third year in a row | Drugs News
Experts cite range of factors as overdose deaths drop to nearly 70,000 in 2025, a 14 percent decline over the previous year.
Published On 13 May 2026
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released data…
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Can Macron’s Kenya visit revive French influence in Africa? | Business and Economy News
France’s President Emmanuel Macron has hosted a high-level meeting of heads of state and business leaders alongside his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, as Paris continues to pivot to other parts of the continent due to its strained relations…
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Netanyahu visited UAE, secretly met MBZ during Iran war: Israel’s PM office
JERUSALEM, May 13 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the United Arab Emirates and met with the Emirati president during the war with Iran, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said on Wednesday.
According to the…
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Netanyahu held secret meeting with Emirati president in the UAE during Iran war, PM’s office says
JERUSALEM, May 13 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the United Arab Emirates and met with the Emirati president during the war with Iran, a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said on Wednesday.
According to the…
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UK police plan ‘unprecedented’ operation to prevent trouble at weekend protests
By Michael Holden
LONDON, May 13 (Reuters) – London police said on Wednesday they would mount an “unprecedented” operation this weekend to prevent violence and serious disorder when two large protests – anti-immigration and pro-Palestinian – take…
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