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Syrians Protest as Surge in Fuel Prices Adds to Cost-of-Living Crisis

The government’s decision to increase prices as much as 40 percent spurred widespread demonstrations across the country.

© Firas Makdesi/Reuters

Many Syrians have called for increases in fuel prices to be canceled. Gas prices were raised 25 percent.
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Saudi Leader Meets U.S. Commander as Houthi Attacks Threaten Oil Markets

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked the United States for more U.S. military help last week after the Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launched a broad offensive.

© Pool photo by Julie Sebadelha

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, last month. Prince Mohammed held talks on Monday with Adm. Brad Cooper, who leads U.S. Central Command.
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Saudi Arabia Faces ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ After Iran’s Attacks and Trump’s Rebuffs

The kingdom is in a state of strategic shock after coming under attack from an emboldened Iran and failing to win more U.S. military support, analysts say.

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A satellite photo from Vantor shows the Saudi Arabia East-West pipeline, after it was attacked last week.
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