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It comes after the US military warned of a "credible threat" from Iran-backed forces in the region.
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US pulls 'non-emergency staff' from Iraq
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US pulls 'non-emergency staff' from Iraq
It comes after the US military warned of a "credible threat" from Iran-backed forces in the region.

Rebels leave crucial ports in Yemen - UN
The ports, a lifeline for aid, are handed to the coast guard under a truce deal agreed last year.

US does not seek war with Iran - Pompeo
But the secretary of state vows to keep pressuring Iran as tensions rise over an incident in the Gulf.

Australia qualify for Eurovision 2019
Kate Miller-Heidke makes it through the first semi-final - but Finland gets a Darude awakening.

Lebanon must probe 'torture' death - UN
Police deny subjecting Hassan Dika to electric shocks and beating after his arrest on drugs charges.

British Council worker jailed in Iran named
Aras Amiri, who was detained last year while visiting her grandmother, has been convicted of spying.

Madonna Eurovision performance in doubt
"If we do not have a signed contract she cannot perform on our stage," say contest organisers.

Rebels leave crucial ports in Yemen - UN
The ports, a lifeline for aid, are handed to the coast guard under a truce deal agreed last year.

US does not seek war with Iran - Pompeo
But the secretary of state vows to keep pressuring Iran as tensions rise over an incident in the Gulf.

Australia qualify for Eurovision 2019
Kate Miller-Heidke makes it through the first semi-final - but Finland gets a Darude awakening.
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Kate Miller-Heidke makes it through the first semi-final - but Finland gets a Darude awakening.
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