With possible election win, Hezbollah-Christian alliance could redefine Lebanon’s politics

BEIRUT — It’s an unusual alliance in a country where your religion usually determines your politics: Christians siding with Shiite Muslim militant Hezbollah. But it has shaken up Lebanon’s politics, and backers say it represents the future of this long divided nation.

Arson attack in restive Iranian city kills 5, days after mosque bombing in same area

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An arson attack on a bank killed five people Monday in an Iranian city bordering Pakistan where authorities have struggled to quell unrest since a deadly mosque bombing last week claimed by Sunni militants.

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