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Russia recalls envoy to Armenia for 'consultations' over Yerevan's EU ties

Russia said Saturday it had recalled its ambassador to Armenia for "consultations" over Yerevan's growing ties with the EU, a day after President Vladimir Putin warned the Caucasus country against pivoting to Brussels.

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US warns capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive

The United States warned on Saturday it was "more than capable" of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons.

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Trump says now making 'final determination' on Iran deal, hints will approve it

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he was now making a "final" decision on whether or not to strike a peace deal with Iran.

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Lebanon warns Israeli strikes put heritage sites in 'serious danger'

Lebanon's culture minister told AFP on Friday that Israeli strikes on the country's south are putting heritage sites, including in the ancient city of Tyre, in "serious danger".

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Lebanon decries Israeli attacks damaging heritage sites

Lebanese authorities have decried Israeli attacks near UNESCO-protected historic sites and landmarks in the country's south.

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Health Ministry says Choueifat strike killed woman, two children

Lebanon's health ministry said an Israeli strike south of Beirut on Thursday killed a woman and two children, after Israel's army said it "precisely struck" the capital without identifying the target.

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Vance says US, Iran made 'a lot of progress' towards deal

The United States and Iran have made good progress towards a ceasefire extension deal but President Donald Trump is not yet ready to approve it, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Thursday.

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Russian drone hits Romania apartment block, drawing NATO, EU outrage

A Russian drone struck an apartment building in NATO-member Romania early Friday, wounding two people in the latest spillover from the war in Ukraine and prompting strong condemnation from the Atlantic alliance and the European Union.

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Israel army says all areas south of Lebanon's Zahrani River 'combat zones'

The Israeli military said on Wednesday that all areas south of Lebanon's Zahrani River, which runs roughly 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of the Israel-Lebanon border, were considered "combat zones" and urged residents to head north.

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Israel strikes Tyre after declaring 'combat zones' in south Lebanon

The Israeli military said on Thursday it had begun new strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure around the southern Lebanese city of Tyre after issuing an evacuation warning to its residents.

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