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Libyan PM says preparations for 2018 elections underway

Libyan PM says preparations for 2018 elections underway

The head of Libya’s UN-backed government says it’s pushing ahead with preparations to hold the country’s presidential elections in 2018,…
Iraqi Kurdish ministers resign amid violent protests

Iraqi Kurdish ministers resign amid violent protests

Two political parties have withdrawn from Iraq’s Kurdish regional government amid street protests over delayed salaries, poor services and rampant…
Palestinian girl praised as hero after confronting soldiers

Palestinian girl praised as hero after confronting soldiers

The curly haired Palestinian teenager is seen walking up to two Israeli soldiers standing near the entrance of her house,…
Suspected cholera cases in Yemen hit 1 million – ICRC

Suspected cholera cases in Yemen hit 1 million – ICRC

The number of suspected cholera cases in Yemen has hit 1 million with more than 80 percent of the population…
Food security in Middle East, North Africa deteriorating, says UN agency

Food security in Middle East, North Africa deteriorating, says UN agency

Food security in the Middle East and North Africa is quickly deteriorating because of conflict in several countries in the…
Saudi energy minister: Premature to discuss changes in OPEC-led pact

Saudi energy minister: Premature to discuss changes in OPEC-led pact

Saudi Arabia’s energy minister said it is premature to discuss any changes to the OPEC-led supply cut pact as market…
Mosul is a graveyard: Final IS battle kills 9,000 civilians

Mosul is a graveyard: Final IS battle kills 9,000 civilians

The price Mosul’s residents paid in blood to see their city freed was 9,000 to 11,000 dead, a civilian casualty…
Dying for a paycheck: the Russian civilians fighting in Syria

Dying for a paycheck: the Russian civilians fighting in Syria

When Vladimir Kabunin signed up as a private military contractor, he saw a chance to make a wage much higher…
Donald Trump threatens to cut aid for Jerusalem opponents in UN vote

Donald Trump threatens to cut aid for Jerusalem opponents in UN vote

The UN General Assembly will vote on a measure that would require the US to rescind its decision regarding Jerusalem.…
UN mediator de Mistura to attend Syria talks on Friday: report

UN mediator de Mistura to attend Syria talks on Friday: report

UN special envoy on Syria Staffan de Mistura will arrive in Kazakhstan’s capital on Friday to take part in Syria…
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