Politics

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  Politics

  2022-02-18

  Russians engage in farcical effort to smear US role in Syria

  Contrary to claims made by the Kremlin, the Russians -- not the United States -- are to blame for the current state of affairs in Syria, where poverty, suffering and oppression reign.

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  Politics

  2022-02-14

  Assassinations on the rise as rift among Iran-backed Iraqi militias widens

  Internecine disagreements among Iran's proxies in Iraq have intensified since their election defeat, as evidenced by a spate of assassinations.

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  Politics

  2022-02-02

  Chinese flag lights up Tehran, igniting Iranian backlash

  The sight of a giant Chinese flag projected on a landmark Tehran building has left many Iranians uneasy, triggering a social media outcry.

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  Politics

  2022-01-31

  With Baghdad airport attack, rift widens between Iran and Iraqi proxies

  Asaib Ahl al-Haq leader's words show deepening tensions between the militia and its backer, Iran, which have now exploded into the open.

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  Politics

  2022-01-28

  Syria's accession to China's Belt and Road Initiative signals troubles ahead

  In addition to enabling Bashar al-Assad's brutal regime, the move is likely to trigger fierce rivalry among Syria's other allies and saddle the country with debt.

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  Politics

  2022-01-27

  Hizbullah 'opposition' gathering strains tense Lebanese-Saudi ties

  While some work hard to achieve a thaw, Hizbullah's hosting of a 'Saudi opposition' gathering has further strained Lebanon's ties with the Gulf.

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  Politics

  2022-01-18

  In Lebanon, alliance between FPM and Hizbullah, Amal shows signs of strain

  Differences and disputes have sparked angry words between the Christian Free Patriotic Movement and its longtime Shia allies, Hizbullah and Amal.

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  Politics

  2022-01-17

  Hizbullah digs in near Syria's Sayyida Zainab shrine

  The Iran-backed party has built concrete fortifications and weapons storage facilities above and below ground near the Damascus shrine.

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  Politics

  2022-01-14

  Beijing battles 'masculinity crisis' by turning 'effeminate' men into soldiers

  China's leaders believe the country's future hinges on young men having 'toughness and strength', so Beijing is cracking down on 'sissy men and other abnormal aesthetics'.

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  Politics

  2022-01-14

  Speculation builds over link between Eyrlou evacuation and Saudi air strike

  Iran appears to have exchanged information about Houthi drone operations at Sanaa airport as part of negotiations with Saudi Arabia to allow its ambassador to leave the country.