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Afghan woman deported in first use of US Alien Terrorist Removal Court
Court was created in 1996, but had never been used before Nazira Haji Zada’s case.
Iraq probes drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, shuts three crossings to Iran
PM Ali al-Zaidi dismisses commander, orders investigation into operations command in Maysan province, bordering Iran.
DR Congo’s worst Ebola epidemic ever passes 7,000 cases
DRC detected the outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo virus in mid-May; nearly 3,400 people have since died.
US court rejects Trump’s emergency order keeping Michigan coal plant open
The ruling says the Energy Department exceeded its authority by extending the plant’s operation.
At least seven killed in fire at prison in northern Syria
Inmates rioted following protests in the city of Kobane over the killing of former Kurdish fighter, state media reports.
Police in Barcelona clash with Catalan national day activists
Spanish police charged at left-wing protesters in Barcelona on Catalonia's National Day.
Trump says a unified Ireland would be ‘fantastic’ during Irish visit
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham maintains there is not enough popular support for Northern Ireland to leave the UK.
Iran-backed Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island: Can they hold it?
The takeover solidifies the group's position in the Bab al-Mandeb, but holding it long-term could be difficult.
Trump: Iran probably ‘behind’ Saudi oil pipeline attack
Trump: Iran probably ‘behind’ Saudi oil pipeline attack
Yemen government forces say Houthi ‘members, vehicles’ targeted in Mocha
Yemeni government forces says they launched air strikes on Houthi fighters along the Red Sea coast.