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Russia bars only party opposing war in Ukraine from parliamentary vote

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Lebanon ‘files new lawsuit against’ ex-central bank chief Riad Salameh

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Iran hierarchy consolidation as IRGC veteran tapped for key security role

Powerful earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings

Oman trying to contain extensive oil spill from stricken tanker

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Palestinian club football to restart in September after Gaza war suspension

Iran won’t reopen Strait of Hormuz without US concessions and other Mideast developments

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Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk kills 12, authorities say

Sudan’s army chief holds unannounced talks on national dialogue

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