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25 years of American policy in the Middle East

The first quarter of the 21st century saw a US policy in the region aimed at ensuring Israel's security, a goal that hasn't been fully achieved

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Former President Barack Obama looks at his official White House portrait with former first lady Michelle Obama during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Obamas Return to The White House, Unveil Official Portraits

Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, returned to the White House Wednesday, unveiling official portraits with a modern vibe in an event that set humor and nostalgia over his…

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A handout photo made available by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows Syrian President Bashar Assad (C-R) receiving a Russian delegation headed by Alexander Lavrentiev (C-L), the special envoy of President Vladimir Putin, in Damascus, Syria, 17 November 2021. EPA/SANA HANDOUT

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