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Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, March 4

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Tens of Syrian troops and affiliated fighters were killed Wednesday in a blast staged by an array of jihadist groups near a Syrian intelligence headquarters in Aleppo, a monitoring group reported. (Syria-Clash)

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CAIRO -- At least 40 people were injured on Wednesday when a massive fire broke out at a main conference center in Egypt's capital Cairo, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. (Egypt-Fire)

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TIKRIT, Iraq -- Iraqi security forces on Wednesday continued their biggest offensive for the third day in Salahudin province to free the northern parts of the province from the Islamic State (IS) militants, security sources said. (Iraq-Military-IS)

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GAZA -- A high-ranking Islamic Hamas movement leader on Wednesday announced that Hamas is willing to resolve and overcome recent disputes with Egypt.

Ismail Haneya, deputy chief of Hamas said in a printed emailed statement that his movement "is ready for any proposals that would remove obstacles between the Palestinian and the Egyptian brothers." (Hamas-Egypt-Conflict) Endit