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Sep 3, 2014

Car plant shows limits to Iran's economic ambitions in Syria

The plant was set up before Syria's war began as the two allies tried to bring their economies closer together and was restarted in 2016 on Tehran's orders.
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Can Saudi Arabia compete as Iran flexes its economic muscles in Iraq?

Riyadh and Tehran's competition for influence in the Middle East has in recent years led to Tehran strengthening its allies in Damascus, Beirut and Baghdad.
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U.S. offers $5m. reward for the capture of Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri

State Department also announced reward for the capture of two senior Hezbollah leaders.
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In the Middle East, WWI centenary is reminder of continuing conflict

Millions in Middle East suffered in WWI, but region largely shrugs off centenary. A look at what happened in 1918 and after.
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VOICES FROM THE ARAB PRESS: Is Israel the biggest loser?

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
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