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4 stories from Middle East Affairs.
Liverpool's former Gordon Iby avoids jail after assault conviction
Gordon Iby, the former Liverpool footballer, was spared prison on Friday after being convicted of assaulting his former partner by pulling out her hair.
Kuwait closes only Iranian school, uprooting families weeks before term
Kuwait's authorities shut down the country's only private Iranian school in early August, forcing Iranian families to find alternatives weeks before the new academic year begins in mid-September.
Trump to use Qatar-funded 747 for Ireland trip after July security diversion
Trump will fly to Ireland aboard a Boeing 747 donated by Qatar, marking his first use of the aircraft since he unexpectedly switched planes during a NATO summit in Turkey in July citing security concerns.
Israel expands footprint in occupied southern Lebanon
Israel is establishing new military bases and infrastructure in occupied southern Lebanon and taking steps to maintain a long-term presence despite a ceasefire agreement.
