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Obama, Iraq’s Abadi to discuss Islamic State fight in White House meeting

Obama, Iraq’s Abadi to discuss Islamic State fight in White House meeting

Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi and President Barack Obama will discuss the fight against Islamic State on Tuesday at a…
Iran calls for new Yemeni government, increasing tension with Saudis

Iran calls for new Yemeni government, increasing tension with Saudis

Iran on Monday urged the formation of a new Yemeni government and offered to assist in a political transition, comments…
Spain urges more cooperation with South to tackle attacks, migration

Spain urges more cooperation with South to tackle attacks, migration

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy called on Monday for stepped-up cooperation between Europe, North Africa and the Middle East to…
Sudan votes in elections boycotted by opposition groups

Sudan votes in elections boycotted by opposition groups

Sudanese began voting on Monday in an election boycotted by the main opposition parties which looks set to extend President…
Islamic State militants claim attacks on embassies in Libya

Islamic State militants claim attacks on embassies in Libya

A bomb exploded at the gate of the Moroccan embassy in the Libyan capital early on Monday, causing some damage…
Aid groups say world must push for end to Gaza blockade

Aid groups say world must push for end to Gaza blockade

Reconstruction of thousands of homes and businesses destroyed in last summer's Israel-Hamas war in Gaza has barely begun and living…
Clashes with Taliban take growing toll on Afghan civilians in 2015

Clashes with Taliban take growing toll on Afghan civilians in 2015

Ground clashes between Afghan government forces and the Taliban claimed 8 percent more civilian casualties in the first three months…
Monitor says Syrian army bombs Aleppo school, military denies

Monitor says Syrian army bombs Aleppo school, military denies

A group monitoring the Syrian war said at least nine people including five children were killed in a Syrian army…
Husband allegedly kills wife after refusing to give inheritance

Husband allegedly kills wife after refusing to give inheritance

Media presenter Rola Kharsa displayed in her program on LTC channel a case of alleged murder and torture of a…
Obama optimistic about Iran nuclear deal despite Khamenei’s comments

Obama optimistic about Iran nuclear deal despite Khamenei’s comments

US President Barack Obama expressed optimism on Saturday that major world powers and Iran could finalize a deal to curb…
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