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Iraqi forces shoot dead 14 protesters, authorities impose curfew in aftermath of burning of Iranian consulate in Najaf

The torching of the consulate in Najaf, the southern holy city, escalated violence in Iraq after weeks of mass demonstrations that aim to bring down a government seen as corrupt and backed by Tehran

Iraq protests: 18 killed, hundreds injured as masked security forces open fire on protesters in Shiite holy city of Karbala

Iraqi security forces wearing masks and black plainclothes opened fire at protesters in the Shiite holy city of Karbala in Iraq on Tuesday, killing 18 people and wounding hundreds

Saudi Arabia security forces kill eight militants in raid on suspected hideout in Kingdom's restive Eastern Province

The Interior Ministry said security forces launched a raid against a suspected militant hideout on the island of Tarot, Saudi Arabia.

Kabul blasts: At least 20 including two journalists killed in twin explosions at wrestling club; Islamic State claims responsibility

A spokesman at the interior ministry said at least 20 people were killed and another 70 wounded in the blasts. An Afghan security source confirmed the casualty toll. Civilians and members of the security forces also were among the dead and wounded.

Two attacks in Afghanistan kill 92: Suicide blast in Kabul claims 48 lives; Taliban assault in Baghlan kills 44 policemen

Taliban attack on an Afghan military outpost killed up to 44 policemen and soldiers, while a separate suicide blast in Kabul killed at least 48 people as a relentless wave of violence continued across Afghanistan

Bus carrying children attacked in Yemen's Saada leave dozens dead, many injured; Saudi-led coalition blamed

The Huthi rebels' Al Masirah TV reported that 39 people had been killed and 51 wounded, "mostly children". It accused the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Shiite rebels on the side of the government of hitting the bus in an air strike.

Baghdad blast: Explosion in arms depot in Sadr city near Shia mosque kills 16, leaves 12 injured

At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured after an arms depot exploded in the Sadr City district of the Iraqi capital on Thursday

Mohammed bin Salman's US visit: Ambitious Saudi crown prince aims at strengthening ties with Washington

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman doesn't do things by halves, and his meeting with President Donald Trump is just the beginning of a three-week US tour

Afghanistan: Suicide bomber strikes Shiite area in Kabul, at least seven people killed in attack

A suicide bomber on foot blew himself up in Kabul's Shiite area on Friday, killing at least seven people, officials said, in the latest attack in the Afghan capital

Car bomb kills 5 in southern Yemen; Islamic State claims responsibility

Yemeni witnesses and officials say a powerful car bomb struck a government building in the southern port city of Aden, killing five people and wounding 12.