The United Arab Emirates, which briefly suspended its participation in Arab airstrikes against the self-declared Islamic State after a Jordanian pilot shot down over Syria was executed by extremists, says it will rejoin the effort.
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Kerry Seeks Iraq’s Support On Move Against Islamic State
Secretary of State John Kerry is in Iraq for talks on the crisis with the newly installed government in Baghdad.
Robin Williams Sober, In Early Stages Of Parkinson’s, Widow Says
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Israel, Jordan, Palestinians Strike Water-Sharing Deal
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Syrian Peace Talks To Start In November
Negotiations to try to broker a political solution to Syria’s bloody civil war will begin in Geneva on Nov. 23.
‘Friends Of Syria’ Countries Meet To Map Out Arming Rebels
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