Middle-east

• Israel says ‘historic’ maritime border agreement reached with Lebanon

  At stake are rights over exploiting undersea natural gas reserves in areas of the eastern Mediterranean that the two countries - which do not have diplomatic relations - claim.

  World

  Oct 11
  
• U.S. launches airstrikes in eastern Syria targeting Iran-backed militias

  There was no immediate acknowledgment by Syria's state-run media of the strikes hitting Deir Ez-Zor. Iran as well did not acknowledge the attack.

  World

  Aug 23
  
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• Iran accuses U.S. of delaying nuclear deal talks after EU tables new proposal

  EU officials said they are still awaiting a U.S. response to their final offer, which Iran has already responded to, as some issues remain unresolved.

  World

  Aug 22
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• At least 5 dead after magnitude 6.1 earthquake rocks southern Iran

  The area near Iran's Gulf Coast was also hit by two later strong quakes of up to 6.3 magnitude, followed by more than a dozen aftershocks.

  World

  Jul 1
• Canada extends military mission in Iraq for another year

  Canada is extending its military mission in Iraq and the Middle East for another year, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced Thursday evening.

  Canada

  Mar 31
• Taliban to allow evacuations from Kabul airport again as new government faces scrutiny

  The departures will be among the first international flights to take off from Kabul airport since the Islamist militia seized the capital in mid-August.

  World

  Sep 9, 2021
• Afghan-Canadian scared for family members in Kabul: ‘It’s heartbreaking’

  An Edmonton woman is watching the dire situation in Afghanistan closely, awaiting rescue for her extended family.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2021
• U.S. military hands key air base back over to Afghanistan for first time in 20 years

  The withdrawal from Bagram Airfield is the clearest indication that the last of the 2,500-3,500 U.S. troops have left Afghanistan or are nearing a departure.

  World

  Jul 2, 2021
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• Iran-backed militias in Iraq, Syria targeted by U.S. airstrikes

  The Pentagon said the militias were using the facilities to launch unmanned aerial vehicle attacks against U.S. troops in Iraq.

  Politics

  Jun 27, 2021
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• Israel launches airstrikes in Gaza Strip as conflict with Hamas erupts once again

  The flare-up followed a march in East Jerusalem by Jewish nationalists that was met by incendiary balloons from Hamas, an act Israel's new government vowed to respond to.

  World

  Jun 15, 2021