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How Middle East violence could fuel more war in Africa
The Explainer Gulf states are backing opposite sides of Sudan’s civil war and the conflict is spreading to neighbouring countries
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Britain ousts hereditary peers from House of Lords
Speed Read They will leave Parliament permanently this spring
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Inquiry blames US for deadly strike on Iran school
Speed Read The attack killed at least 175 people, mostly children
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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A running list of the countries where Trump has authorized military action
In Depth Ecuador is the latest country to face U.S. military might, but it has not been the first
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Can the West keep the Strait of Hormuz open?
Today’s Big Question ‘Death valley’ oil-tanker shipping passage crucial to world’s energy prices
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Strait of Hormuz mine threat roils Iran war, oil prices
Speed Read At least 16 mine layers were reportedly destroyed by US forces
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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How has Iran been preparing for war?
Today’s Big Question As the Iran war enters its second week, Tehran turns to — and adjusts — longstanding plans to defend itself
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Ali Khamenei: The theocratic tyrant who made Iran a global menace
Feature The hardliner ignored calls for reform, instead spending decades repressing Iranians
By The Week US Published
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Why is Trump gamifying the war in Iran?
Today’s Big Question The White House is posting ‘video-game vibe’ content to promote US success in the Middle East conflict
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Nepal elects ex-rapper to lead post-revolt country
speed read Voters have put Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah on track to be prime minister
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Video suggests US missile hit Iranian grade school
speed read Iran said more than 160 children were killed in the Feb. 28 strike on the school
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Iran names new leader as oil tops $100, deaths mount
speed read Mojtaba Khamenei has been chosen to succeed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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How will the Iran war end?
Today’s Big Question As oil prices rise and travel remains disrupted, many of the routes to concluding the conflict are still ‘fraught with danger’
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Are we on the brink of World War Three?
In Depth Large percentage of voters in US, Canada, UK, France and Germany believe global conflict could erupt in next five years
By The Week UK Last updated
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