Middle east war
Israel's Bennett seeks US 'reset' in first White House visit
In his first state visit since taking office in June, Bennett will meet Biden on Thursday and attempt to mend ties with America's top Democrat, which were...
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Obama asks Congress to authorise US war on Islamic State
The US president has sent Congress a long-awaited formal request to authorise military force against IS.
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Kerry pushes for lasting peace in Middle East
Prospects for a renewed peace process appear dim as Kerry offers no specifics on how to restart negotiations.
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Blair: Combat troops need to be considered to fight ISIS
Blair's period as leader came to be defined by unpopular wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Dollar heads for best run in 17 years
A broad rise for the greenback was the main bet of most major investment houses this year.
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UN says 43 Golan peacekeepers seized by militants, 81 trapped
The world body is working to secure their release, the United Nations said on Thursday.
