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Middle East
Pakistan's High Court Ousts Prime Minister Sharif In Panama Papers Fallout
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's third term in power comes to a dramatic end after a corruption scandal linked to his family's financial dealings.
Palestinians Cheer Israel's Removal Of Security Measures At Historic Mosque
Jerusalem's mufti Mohammed Hussein declared an end to recent protests, saying Muslims will again pray inside Al-Aqsa Mosque after Israeli police removed security equipment from its entrance.
Pakistani Ride Sharing App Puts A Matchmaker In The Car
The Careem app ran a campaign: Book a car — and a matchmaker will join you. The company thought it was funny. But a lot of women hated it.
The Aroma Of Rice And Barberries Takes Her Back Home To Iran
When Yasaman Alavi misses Iran, she puts up a pot of rice and adds saffron water and barberries for a Persian twist. The smell of zereshk polow makes her feel as if she's back home.
Lebanon's Prime Minister On Help For Syrian Refugees
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri talks with Rachel Martin about his meeting with President Trump and what help the country needs with the large number of refugees in Lebanon.
Delicate Diplomacy Over U.S. Citizens Detained In Iran
The Trump administration says it is redoubling efforts to free American citizens detained in Iran. Iran seems to be hinting it wants another prisoner swap, as the Obama administration negotiated.
Israel Dismantles Controversial Metal Detectors At Jerusalem Holy Site
It remains to be seen whether Muslim worshippers will accept the "advanced technology" that Israel plans to implement in their place, after days of protest over the security measures.
Removal Of Metal Detectors At Holy Site Do Little To Quell Palestinian Protests
Israel removed metal detectors from a Jerusalem holy site to ease tensions with Palestinians. But plans for a new security system have prompted more protests.
Trump Says Keeping Syrian Refugees In Region Is 'Best Way To Help Most People'
President Trump stood beside Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri in the Rose Garden on Tuesday and said the United States is helping by supporting refugees' needs close to home.