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UN to vote on rival resolutions on chemical weapons in Syria

UN to vote on rival resolutions on chemical weapons in Syria

The United States is calling for a vote Thursday on a resolution to extend the mandate of experts trying to…
Financial supporters of Hamas to be sanctioned by new US House bill

Financial supporters of Hamas to be sanctioned by new US House bill

A Republican-led House panel delivered a blunt bipartisan warning to Qatar on Wednesday, backing legislation that would slap sanctions on…
Hariri accepts invitation to go to France

Hariri accepts invitation to go to France

The French president’s office says that Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has accepted an invitation to come to France after…
Lebanon president says Saudi holds Hariri, calls it aggression

Lebanon president says Saudi holds Hariri, calls it aggression

Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia had detained Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri, the first time he…
Collapsed state housing in Iranian quake shows corruption: Rouhani

Collapsed state housing in Iranian quake shows corruption: Rouhani

The ease with which some state-built homes collapsed in Sunday’s earthquake in western Iran showed corrupt practices when they were…
Syrian Kurdish party backs longer US role in Syria

Syrian Kurdish party backs longer US role in Syria

The main Syrian Kurdish political party, the PYD, said on Wednesday the US-led coalition against Islamic State should continue to…
Russia accuses US of providing cover for the ‘Islamic State’ militia

Russia accuses US of providing cover for the ‘Islamic State’ militia

The fighter jets of the US-led military coalition were trying to hinder Russian airstrikes by flying inside the bombing zone…
Turkey ‘appalled’ by US stance on IS withdrawal from Raqqa: ministry

Turkey ‘appalled’ by US stance on IS withdrawal from Raqqa: ministry

Turkey on Tuesday said it was appalled by the approach of the US Department of Defense towards an agreement between…
Oil seen as real prize of Iran’s Kurdish adventure

Oil seen as real prize of Iran’s Kurdish adventure

After helping Iraq stifle a Kurdish push for independence, Iran is now positioning itself to take control of oil exports…
Russia posts videogame image as ‘proof’ US helps IS: monitor

Russia posts videogame image as ‘proof’ US helps IS: monitor

Russia’s defence ministry on Tuesday posted images it said proved the US was aiding the Islamic State jihadist group in…
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