U.S. Lifts Millions in Bounties on Senior Taliban Officials

The move was a significant shift toward leaders of the Haqqani network, which was behind some of the deadliest attacks during the war in Afghanistan.

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At Least 70 Killed as Syria’s Security Forces Clash With Assad Loyalists

The skirmishes along the Mediterranean coast were among the bloodiest since rebels ousted the dictator Bashar al-Assad and installed a transitional government.

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Deadly Clashes Pose Test for Syria’s New Leaders

At least 16 government security personnel were killed in a coastal region that was long a stronghold of the toppled Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad.

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Talks on Syria’s Future Fall Short of Promises, Participants Say

The country’s new leaders had billed a two-day “national dialogue” in Damascus as the start of a process to build an inclusive government. But some who attended came away disappointed.

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Hezbollah Plans Show of Strength at Killed Leader’s Funeral

The Iran-backed Lebanese militant group is staging an elaborate commemoration for its longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed by Israel in September.

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Tensions Build in Syria Between New Leaders and Kurdish-Led Militia

The interim government in Damascus has called for a powerful Kurdish-led militia backed by the United States to disarm and integrate into a national military force.

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Naming of New Syrian President Is Met With Some Wariness at Home

While some Syrians celebrated Ahmed al-Shara as head of state, others questioned how the decision to elevate the rebel leader was made.

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Rebel Leader Who Overthrew al-Assad is Declared Syria’s President

The new leadership of the country said the rebel coalition leader, Ahmed al-Shara, would serve as president during a transitional period.

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New Leaders in Lebanon Face Test as Israel Is Poised to Keep Troops There

Any prolonged Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon could breathe new life into Hezbollah, challenging the political momentum of Lebanon’s new president and prime minister.

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Lebanon Names Nawaf Salam, a Diplomat and Jurist, as Prime Minister

The selection of Mr. Salam was seen as a blow to Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group and political party that has acted as the real power in Lebanon for decades.

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