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America's troop numbers in the region have grown from about 60,000 to more than 80,000 since May.
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that the presence of foreign forces creates "insecurity" in the Gulf, after the US ordered the deployment of more troops to the region.
US increases troop deployment to Saudi Arabia, UAE
The United States has announced it will be beefing up its military presence in Saudi Arabia and the UAE as President Donald Trump chooses 'restraint' on Iran.
'State of emergency' erodes France and Tunisia's civil liberties
Comment: The state of emergency declared by the French and Tunisian governments has led to increasing infringements of civil liberties, but ...
Comment: Broad and shifting definitions of 'terrorism' have given states free rein to act with impunity, writes Zohra el-Mokhtari.
Where has Algeria's revolutionary spirit gone?
Comment: Algerians have a strong sense of collective pride in their national heroes, but little was learned from their struggle that could be injected into modern battles, writes Yasmina Allouche
Policing of Muslim communities in the US: Inevitable fate?
Comment: Clinton's proximity to US police and security forces means she would probably pass legislation expanding their ability to monitor ...
Holy Molly: A right paranoid assembly in cowboy territory
Comment: Texas lawmaker wants Americans to swear oath of allegiance in front of the Israeli flag in latest example of the confused and paranoid ...
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