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Palestinians to get 3G in West Bank, after Israel lifts ban

RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territory— Palestinians in the West Bank are finally getting high-speed mobile data services, after a yearslong Israeli ban …

Christmas in Bethlehem: Trump’s Jerusalem shift looms large

BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territory— President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital looms large in Christmas festivities this year in …

Palestinians, a large Jerusalem minority, feel Trump snub

JERUSALEM—Pedestrians walk on a thick layer of soot from tires set ablaze in frequent clashes with Israeli troops. Cars navigate …

Jordan’s plan of shiny city in the desert met by skepticism

MADOUNEH, Jordan — A shiny new city is to arise from Jordan’s desert over the next three decades, potentially rivaling …

Mideast braces for fallout from Trump’s move on Jerusalem

JERUSALEM—Palestinians shuttered schools and shops and called for protests in West Bank towns on Thursday, while the leader of the …

Third of Syrian refugee kids not in school, despite pledges

MANSHIYEH, Jordan — Since his family fled civil war in Syria five years ago, 15-year-old Ali al-Sbehi hasn’t set foot …

More Syrian child brides in Jordan amid poverty, uncertainty

MAFRAQ, Jordan — Married at 15 and divorced at 16, a Syrian teen says she regrets having said yes to …

Jordan executes 10 men convicted of terror charges

AMMAN, Jordan—Jordan on Saturday executed 10 men convicted of terrorism charges, including deadly attacks on tourists, Jordanian security forces and …

France, Russia reach compromise as Aleppo rescue uncertain

BEIRUT—France struck a compromise Sunday with Russia on a U.N. resolution that it said would prevent “mass atrocities” in besieged …

On trek to Everest, a chance to push boundaries, find peace

EVEREST BASE CAMP, Nepal – We reach Everest Base Camp on a sunny but chilly afternoon, after an eight-day trek …

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