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    Syrian Forces Recapture Palmyra From Islamic State

    Militants seized the city 10 months ago and destroyed famed monuments that had stood for nearly 2,000 years 

    Al Jazeera Lays Off About 10% of Workforce

    Most layoffs, described as a 'workforce optimization initiative,' will affect broadcaster's Doha headquarters 

    Iran Hopes for Talks With Saudis to Resolve Differences

    Speaking to reporters in Islamabad, President Rouhani says Iran is 'not interested in tension with Saudi Arabia' 

    3 Soldiers Killed in Suicide Attack at Iraqi Air Base

    An Iraqi military commander, Major General Ali Ibrahim Daboun, said that four suicide bombers infiltrated the al-Asad military base Saturday morning 

    Russian TV Cites Possible Pilot Error in FlyDubai Crash

    Report cites experts who suggested that when autopilot was turned off, a stabilizing fin was activated, making the plane 'not react to the pilot's control panel' 

    Highlights

    • Turbulent Environment

      Analysts: Inaction Strengthens IS in Libya

      Blackouts

      Gazans Turn to Sun to End Power Crisis

      Iraqi Trauma

       Agencies Warn of Refugees' Mental Health

      Jihadists

      Analysts: IS Threat Rising in Morocco

      Lengthy War

       Syrian Refugees Despair After 5 Years

    • Clown Me In

       Lebanese Clowns Tackle Trash Crisis

      Christians Against IS

      Iraqi Christians Join Fighters Near Mosul

      Yazidi Slave

      Nadia Murad Basee Taha Held by IS for 3 Months

      Explaining Syria’s Crisis

      Simple Protest Sparked Prolonged Chaos

      Russian Dependency

      Turkey Seeks Energy from Azerbaijan

    • Disturbing Trend

       Report: World Freedom Continues Slide

      Unemployment

      How Jihadists Use It as a Recruitment Tool

      Egypt's Jan. 25th Revolt

      Clamping Down on Media Ahead of Anniversary

      Joining In

       Syrian Kurdish Female Fighters Take on IS

      Battered by War

       Syria's Homs Struggling to Rise Again

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