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Why is the Shalamcheh-Basra railroad so important to Iran and Iraq?
Tehran and Baghdad begin construction of rail link after decades of planning, but challenges remain.
Main Afghanistan-Pakistan border crossing closed after guards exchange fire
Gun battle erupts between Pakistani and Afghan forces, shutting busiest trade crossing between the South Asian nations.
Torrential rains kill at least 11 people in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria
Severe rainstorms lash parts of Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria, prompting floods and landslides.
Civilians reported killed as Russia shells outdoor market in east Ukraine
Russia allegedly targeted the city of Kostiantynivka, killing and wounding many, Ukrainian officials say.
Displaced Syrians forced to build hideouts in the caves of Jabal al-Zawiya
Al-Zawiya's caves shelter Syrian families whose homes have been under attack as regime forces hound Idlib.
Amid abaya ban, French school sends girl home for wearing kimono: Lawyer
Human rights lawyer who plans to file complaint says 15-year-old was asked to leave school for wearing Japanese garment.
At the scene of the annual graverobbing of Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Colonists continue to steal from Dr King's messages and memory to advance the system he was killed for opposing.
Netanyahu’s call to deport Eritreans shows Israel’s racism is global
International law bars Israel from pushing Eritreans out. But that, as Palestinians know well, hasn't stopped it before.
Australia names injured quartet in experienced Cricket World Cup squad
Australian selectors have named an experienced Cricket World Cup squad leaning towards pace bowlers and all-rounders.
Eritreans in Tel Aviv unsure if they fear Netanyahu or other Eritreans more
Israeli right calls them 'infiltrators', and PM demands deportations after pro-, anti-gov't Eritreans fight in streets.