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Recapture of Mosul ‘possible’ before next U.S. administration: Pentagon chief

Recapture of Mosul ‘possible’ before next U.S. administration: Pentagon chief

While the fight to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from Islamic State is going to be difficult, it is…
Netanyahu to discuss ‘bad’ Iran deal with Trump, Kerry stresses settlements

Netanyahu to discuss ‘bad’ Iran deal with Trump, Kerry stresses settlements

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would discuss with Donald Trump the West's "bad" nuclear deal with…
Turkey wants trade with China, Russia and Iran in local currencies, Erodgan says

Turkey wants trade with China, Russia and Iran in local currencies, Erodgan says

Turkey is taking steps to allow commerce with China, Russia and Iran to be conducted in local currencies, President Tayyip…
Iran’s Rouhani proposes budget rise as Trump election threatens growth

Iran’s Rouhani proposes budget rise as Trump election threatens growth

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani proposed on Sunday a state budget of about $100 billion for next year, loosening the purse…
Syrian rebels tell U.S. they won’t leave Aleppo

Syrian rebels tell U.S. they won’t leave Aleppo

Syrian rebel groups have told the United States they will not leave Aleppo after Moscow called for talks with Washington…
Syrian rebels lose more ground in Aleppo: monitor

Syrian rebels lose more ground in Aleppo: monitor

Syrian government forces have captured 60 percent of the area previously held by rebels in eastern Aleppo after gaining new…
Saudi Arabia names new labor minister, reshuffles religious and Shura councils

Saudi Arabia names new labor minister, reshuffles religious and Shura councils

King Salman bin Abdulaziz has replaced Saudi Arabia's labor minister, state media reported on Friday, after recent statistics showed a…
Residents alarmed as Iraqi soldiers spray Shi’ite graffiti in Mosul

Residents alarmed as Iraqi soldiers spray Shi’ite graffiti in Mosul

"We answer your call, O Hussein!" The traditional battle cry of Shi'ite Muslims, expressing loyalty to the 7th century martyred hero…
Exclusive: Iraqi commanders examined strategy shift to avert Mosul war of attrition

Exclusive: Iraqi commanders examined strategy shift to avert Mosul war of attrition

Facing brutal urban warfare in Mosul and with their push slowed by the presence of one million residents, Iraqi commanders…
Denmark to pull F-16 fighter jets from Syria and Iraq: TV2

Denmark to pull F-16 fighter jets from Syria and Iraq: TV2

Denmark will withdraw its seven F-16 fighter jets from military operations in Syria and Iraq, broadcaster TV2 reported on Friday.The…
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