Middle East

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Dome of the rock and wailing wall in Jerusalem, Israel
People are seen fleeing as heavy smoke rises above the Islamic State (IS) group's last remaining position in the village of Baghouz during battles with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)
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People are seen fleeing as heavy smoke rises above the Islamic State (IS) group's last remaining position in the village of Baghouz during battles with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)
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Ravenel B. Curry III Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship
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