Bombings kill 25 across northern Iraq amid ethnic tensions
A Monday wave of bombings in ethnically mixed areas including al Mouafaqiyah near Mosul and Tuz Khormato killed 25 and wounded dozens. Authorities said the attacks targeted Arab, Turkomen, and Kurdish communities to undermine national unity, deepening sectarian fears.
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Egypt Referendum Sees Low Turnout Across 10 Provinces
Only 32 percent of eligible voters cast ballots in the first stage of Egypts constitutional referendum as turnout lagged in Cairo and Alexandria. Preliminary results show a slim 56 percent yes vote, dimming hopes for a strong endorsement and widening opposition claims.
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Israel pushes ahead with east Jerusalem settlement plan
Israel on Monday moved to advance planning for 1,500 apartments in the Ramat Shlomo sector of east Jerusalem. The Interior Ministry panel approved an intermediate planning stage, a step that could take years before final approval. Palestinian spokesman Mahmoud Abbas condemned the move as a stark challenge to the international community amid ongoing tensions and absent immediate U.S. reaction.
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Assad regime aide says army cannot defeat rebels in Syria
Beirut AP Syria's vice president Farouk al Sharaa told Al Akhbar that the security forces cannot secure a victory over rebel forces and urged a negotiated settlement. He suggested the regime may be considering an exit strategy as Damascus comes under pressure amid Iran's peace plan.
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Iran weighs Syria without Assad after weekend diplomacy
Tehran signals a step by step peace plan for Syria including elections that could replace Assad while Iran pledges support. Analysts say Iran has limited options to keep Assad in power and may send advisers or weapons, but likely no game changer.
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