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US backtracks on decision to close Palestinian office in Washington

Sat Nov 25, 2017 07:44:26

The Trump administration is backtracking on its decision to order the Palestinians' office in Washington to close.

Trump says US to stop arming Syrian Kurds

Sat Nov 25, 2017 07:37:50

President Donald Trump has told Turkey's president that the United States will cut off its supply of arms to Kurdish fighters in Syria.

Syria opposition picks head of unified delegation for peace talks

Sat Nov 25, 2017 07:31:38

Syria's opposition on Friday selected a chief negotiator for a unified delegation to next week's UN-brokered peace talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government in Geneva.

235 killed in attack on mosque in Egypt's Sinai

Sat Nov 25, 2017 07:20:24

At least 235 people have been killed and over 130 others injured in a shooting attack and bombing at a mosque in the restive Sinai Peninsula, state TV says.

PM Hariri urges Lebanese to put Lebanon's interests first

Thu Nov 23, 2017 12:59:59

Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri said on Thursday that the recent period was a wake up call for the Lebanese with different loyalties to put their country first ahead of regional issues.

Myanmar, Bangladesh sign Rohingya return deal - Myanmar official

Thu Nov 23, 2017 12:52:54

Myanmar and Bangladesh signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday, a senior Myanmar official told Reuters, for the return home of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees who fled to the neighbouring country to escape a Myanmar army crackdown.

Iran's guards chief says disarming Lebanon's Hezbollah non-negotiable - TV

Thu Nov 23, 2017 12:46:28

Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards will play an active role in establishing a lasting "ceasefire" in crisis-hit Syria, its chief commander Mohammad Ali Jafari said, adding that disarming Lebanon's Hezbollah was non-negotiable, state TV reported on Thursday.

'American mercenaries are torturing' Saudi princes, Prince Alwaleed was hung upside down 'just to send a message'... report-dailyMail

Thu Nov 23, 2017 12:01:35

A report reveals Saudi Arabia has been using US mercenaries to torture Saudi princes and billionaires who have recently been arrested in the biggest purge of the country’s elite in the kingdom’s modern history.

Why UK-US divide on Iranian nuclear deal matters

Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:57:48

European powers, most notably Britain, have rebuffed US President Donald Trump’s Oct. 13 refusal to certify that the landmark nuclear agreement with Iran meets congressional requirements. Issuing a joint statement almost immediately afterward, UK Prime Minister Theresa May and her French and German counterparts reasserted their commitment to the nuclear deal, expressing concern over Trump’s new Iran strategy.

Iraqi forces launch operation to clear desert bordering Syria of Isis

Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:35:11

Iraqi forces launched an operation on Thursday to clear the desert bordering Syria of Isis, a final campaign to rid Iraq of the militant group, the military said in a statement.

Three coffees a day linked to more health than harm: study

Thu Nov 23, 2017 09:49:57

People who drink three to four cups of coffee a day are more likely to see health benefits than problems, experiencing lower risks of premature death and heart disease than those who abstain, scientists have said.

Concerns over Yemen as Saudi Arabia agrees to buy $7 Billion in weapons from U.S. firms

Thu Nov 23, 2017 08:51:22

Saudi Arabia has agreed to buy about $7 billion worth of precision guided munitions from U.S. defense contractors, sources familiar with the matter said, a deal that some lawmakers may object to over American weapons having contributed to civilian deaths in the Saudi campaign in Yemen.

Presidents of Iran, Russia, Turkey hold Syria talks in Sochi

Thu Nov 23, 2017 08:05:49

The Iranian, Russian and Turkish presidents hold a trilateral meeting on the Syria crisis in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.

Lebanon's Hariri says to hold off resignation as PM

Wed Nov 22, 2017 15:00:33

Lebanon's Saad al-Hariri said on Wednesday he would hold off presenting his resignation as prime minister in response to a request from President Michel Aoun to allow more dialogue.

Rohingya refugees "drained" by trauma, says U.N. refugee chief

Wed Nov 22, 2017 13:57:46

Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims who fled to Bangladesh from violence in Myanmar have been "drained" by the trauma they suffered during the crisis and a struggle to overcome desperate want, the United Nations refugee chief said on Wednesday.

Syria peace talks: Putin to discuss political solution with Erdogan & Rouhani amid ISIS demise

Wed Nov 22, 2017 12:58:50

The leaders of Russia, Turkey, and Iran will meet on Wednesday in Sochi to discuss joint efforts on how to bring lasting peace to Syria. The three countries previously agreed to be guarantors of the Syrian peace process.

Zimbabwe to swear in new president after Mugabe resignation

Wed Nov 22, 2017 12:13:20

Zimbabwe’s recently fired vice president is set to return to be sworn in as the country’s new leader after Robert Mugabe announced his resignation in the middle of impeachment proceedings against him.

3 killed in Rare shooting incident in China

Wed Nov 22, 2017 11:05:50

A rare shooting incident in China has killed three people and injured six others in the southern city of Chaozhou.

Disable location access? Google collects data from Android users anyway – report

Wed Nov 22, 2017 10:53:46

Android phone users may turn off their location services settings, take out their SIM card or restore their device to factory settings, but Google still collects their location data, according to a new report.

Trump backs Moore despite sexual misconduct allegations

Wed Nov 22, 2017 10:21:53

US President Donald Trump has voiced support for embattled Roy Moore, the Republican Senate candidate in Alabama, despite mounting allegations of sexual misconduct against him.