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Rebels say they have attacked Syrian army base in south

Rebels say they have attacked Syrian army base in south

Syrian insurgent groups attacked a major Syrian army base in the south of the country on Tuesday, rebels said, seeking…
Kurds hope for Turkey peace boost from HDP surge

Kurds hope for Turkey peace boost from HDP surge

Turkey's Kurds are hoping the electoral success of the pro-Kurdish People's Democratic Party (HDP) will advance their standing in parliament…
EU urges Saudis to stop lashing blogger

EU urges Saudis to stop lashing blogger

The EU on Monday renewed calls on Saudi Arabia to stop lashing blogger Raif Badawi after the country's top court…
PM: Syria to hike pay of frontline soldiers with bonus

PM: Syria to hike pay of frontline soldiers with bonus

Syria's prime minister said on Monday the government would give a monthly bonus of 10,000 Syrian pounds (US$37) to soldiers…
Digging graves – a penalty for dancing in Saudi Arabia

Digging graves – a penalty for dancing in Saudi Arabia

According to the ruling issued by the Jeddah Criminal Court in Saudi Arabia, two convicted girls must visit 10 patients…
UN: Interim deal to help show any military side of Iran nuclear past

UN: Interim deal to help show any military side of Iran nuclear past

Any possible military dimensions of Iran's nuclear program can be clarified if the details of a preliminary deal sealed in…
The Islamic State: A year of death and destruction

The Islamic State: A year of death and destruction

The Islamic State jihadist group launched a sweeping offensive a year ago that overran large chunks of Iraqi territory, led…
Kurdish party thwarts Erdogan’s ambitions with Turkish election advance

Kurdish party thwarts Erdogan’s ambitions with Turkish election advance

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's hopes of assuming greater powers suffered a major setback on Sunday when the ruling AK Party…
Syrian army regains ground against Islamic State in Hasaka city

Syrian army regains ground against Islamic State in Hasaka city

The Syrian army said on Sunday it had repulsed a major offensive by Islamic State militants in the northeastern city…
Medic: 45 dead in Saudi-led raids on Yemen capital

Medic: 45 dead in Saudi-led raids on Yemen capital

Twenty civilians were among at least 45 people killed in Saudi-led air strikes on the rebel-held armed forces headquarters in…
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