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Jordan Army Planes Bomb IS Targets for Third Day
Jordan carried out a third straight day of air strikes on Islamic State targets on Saturday, it said, in response…
Yemen crisis: UN warns rebels after they seize power
The UN Security Council has warned of unspecified further steps if the Shia Houthi rebels who took power in Yemen…
Jordanian jets return after striking at IS targets in Syria: sources
Jordanian fighter jets flew on Thursday over the hometown of a pilot killed by Islamic State militants after ending…
Jordanian King Vows ‘Relentless’ War On Islamic State’s Own Ground
Jordan's King Abdullah vowed a "relentless" war against Islamic State on their own territory on Wednesday in…
Jordan ExecutesTwo Iraqi Militants in Response to Pilot’s Death
Jordan hanged two Iraqis on Wednesday, including a female militant, hours after Islamic State released a video…
Saudi King orders Payout to State Employees, reshuffles Cabinet
Saudi new King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia, on Thursday further cemented his hold on power, with a…
Islamic State purportedly sets new deadline for hostage swap
An audio message purportedly from a Japanese journalist being held by Islamic State militants said a Jordanian air…
U.N. Agency says runs out of Money to repair Gaza War-Damaged Homes
The main U.N. aid agency in the Gaza Strip said on Tuesday a lack of international funding had forced it to suspend…
Obama and Saudi king discuss Iran, energy in symbolic visit
U.S. President Barack Obama met with Saudi Arabia's King Salman on Tuesday to pay respects to the late King…
Obama includes Republicans in Big Delegation to meet New Saudi King
President Barack Obama will fly a 30-member delegation, including top officials and respected Republican foreign…
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