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Consumers starting to buckle for first time in a decade, former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon warns

The draw of bargains may be fading. As three of the nation’s biggest retailers kick off a key sales week,…

UEFA postpones soccer matches in Israel due to ongoing conflict

CNN  —  The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has postponed all matches scheduled in Israel over the next couple…

U.S. ambassador insists America remains the top foreign policy actor in the Middle East

Martina Strong, U.S. ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, believes the U.S. is unequivocally the most important foreign policy actor…

Bust of slain commander forces cancellation of soccer match between Iranian and Saudi teams

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…

Roberto Mancini named as Saudi Arabia’s national team coach

CNN  —  Roberto Mancini was announced as the new head coach of Saudi Arabia’s men’s team on Sunday, just two…