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Brothers in Arms, Donald Trump, cigars and a fine steak dinner: The Library in Amman

January 3, 2017

AFRICA·COMMUNITY·Culture·FOOD·Headlines·LIFESTYLE·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·News·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·PTSD·REVIEW·Travel·VETERANS

Reflections on a peaceful meal with brothers in arms at a Middle Eastern oasis. A review of the Library Lounge & Cigar

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ISIS attacks on Christian targets mark holidays in 2016

December 30, 2016

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Terror attacks in Berlin, Cairo and Jordan against Christian targets during the holidays mark ongoing extremist surge to push radical Islamic message

ISIS takes back Palmyra, may have scored Russian missile system

December 16, 2016

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ISIS may have obtained a high altitude Russian surface-to-air missile system after recapturing the ancient city of Palmyra, Syria. Palmyra, Syria – ISIS

The Devil in Mosul – ISIS Battle Devastates People of Iraq

December 6, 2016

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Lima Charlie News reports on how the battle against ISIS has affected soldier and civilian alike, creating trying times for the people

Iran’s Gunrunners: New Report Establishes Credible Link to Iranian Arms Trafficking

November 30, 2016

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Lima Charlie News Exclusive: Just released report by Conflict Armament Research shows link between Iran and the trafficking of thousands of weapons

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UPDATE Syria: Turks Lay Siege to Al Bab, Prepare to March on Manbij

November 22, 2016

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Turkish backed forces have laid siege to the ISIS held city of al Bab, Syria, with forces preparing to march on the nearby city

Showdown in Al Bab – Turks, Kurds, ISIS Clash in a Syrian City

November 18, 2016

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Just where is al Bab and why should we care? Three regional factions, including NATO ally Turkey, the Kurds and ISIS fight

In the Shadow of US Post Election the Battle Against ISIS Rages On

November 12, 2016

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As the Mosul Offensive against ISIL grinds on, brutal fighting in close quarters and a fleeing population have hampered the US led

Target ISIS: Operation ‘Euphrates Anger’ Begins Liberation of Raqqa

November 7, 2016

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The liberation of Raqqa, Syria, the self-proclaimed capital of ISIS, has begun. Operation ‘Euphrates Anger’ follows the U.S. backed coalition offensive in

ISIS Offensive – Next Stop: al Raqqa

October 27, 2016

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The US gears up for another offensive on the Islamic State, the liberation of al Raqqa. Obstacles are many, least of which is

Middle East – North Africa Update

October 24, 2016

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Middle East – North Africa (MENA) Update: SITREP of the week’s news from Yemen, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Saudi Arabia,

‘What is Aleppo?’

October 14, 2016

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OpEd examines our knowledge, or lack thereof, of a city and a people under siege. ‘What is Aleppo?’ The barrel bomb floated

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Lima Charlie News: Middle East Update

October 13, 2016

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Lima Charlie News Middle East – North Africa (MENA) Update: A Week Gone By / MENA NEWS BLAST – OCT13 SITREP of the

Russian Syrian Airstrikes Devastate Aleppo – Ceasefire Talks Scheduled

October 12, 2016

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Russian and Syrian airstrikes devastate Aleppo killing 81, injuring over 80; Russia, US call for ceasefire talks. Russian and Syrian airstrikes devastated

Battlefield Yemen Continues: Saudis Bomb Funeral Ceremony After al Houthi Attack

October 8, 2016

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Yemen: Saudi airstrikes kill over 150, wound 534 at funeral ceremony the day after senior pro-Saudi commanders were killed in al Houthi

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Ethiopia Human Rights Abuses Spark U.S. Congressional Action

September 30, 2016

AFRICA·Headlines·Human Rights·MENA·U.S. | WASHINGTON D.C.

U.S. Representatives push for legislation targeting Ethiopia after Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch document human rights abuses. A bipartisan group of