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Saudis cut diplomatic ties with Iran amid uproar over cleric’s execution

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Saudi Arabia announced Sunday it was severing diplomatic relations with Shiite powerhouse Iran amid escalating tensions over the Sunni kingdom's execution of a prominent Shiite cleric. The move came hours after protesters stormed and set fire to the Saudi Embassy in Tehran and followed harsh

Russia

Hezbollah leader welcomes Russia’s growing role in Syria

BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of Lebanon's Shiite Hezbollah group has welcomed what he described as Russia's growing "combat presence" in Syria, saying it will have a significant impact on the war in the neighboring country. Moscow has denied that it is building up its

Iraq

Iraq’s top cleric says government must genuinely seek change

Written by Qassim Abdul-Zahra BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq's top Shiite cleric said on Friday the government must show it was seeking genuine change to combat corruption and improve services and not just introduce temporary measures to placate the embattled nation.

Iraq

ISIS claims Baghdad truck blast that kills 67

Written by Vivian Salama BAGHDAD (AP) — A massive truck bomb ripped through a popular Baghdad food market in a predominantly Shiite neighborhood early Thursday morning, killing at least 67 people, police officials said.