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Middle EastU.S. troops have been on the ground in Syria for over a decade. Here’s the back story and present situation after the deadly Islamic State attack
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Middle EastTrump pledges retaliation after 3 Americans are killed in Syria attack that the U.S. blames on the Islamic State group
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Middle EastA key negotiation for Trump, MBS during Saudi visit to Washington: future Palestinian statehood
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Middle EastCincinnati Reds great Barry Larkin brings baseball to the Middle East, with camels carting in relief pitchers from the bullpen
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Middle EastWhite House prepares to host Saudi Crown Prince in an arrival ceremony just short of an official state visit
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