NGO says one died from injuries after ejecting, others claim both were executed by Assad intelligence agents

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In annual greeting, US president calls for reaffirmation of ‘unshakeable bond’ with Israel

Erdogan dismisses reports after 49 embassy workers brought home; Ankara may have violated UN resolution

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Shi’ite terrorist group accuses US of trying to take over region; Iran, Russia also decry campaign against Islamists

A comprehensive deal on Gaza remains elusive, if not thoroughly unlikely, but neither Israel nor Hamas wants renewed fighting