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U.N. agrees international experts to probe Yemen war crimes

Sat Sep 30, 2017 10:44:32

The United Nations agreed on Friday to establish a group of eminent experts to examine all human rights violations commmitted in Yemen’s war and to identify those responsible.

Iraqi military preparing to take control of Kurdish borders

Sat Sep 30, 2017 09:42:25

Iraq's military is preparing to take control of the international borders of the northern Kurdish region.

Iran calls on Europe to defy US sanctions if Trump abandons nuclear deal

Sat Sep 30, 2017 08:57:49

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has urged Europe to defy US sanctions if US President Donald Trump’s administration abandons Tehran’s nuclear agreement with the world powers.

UN warns to blacklist firms working in lands occupied by Israel: Report

Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:49:38

The United Nations human rights office has reportedly threatened to blacklist nearly 150 Israeli and international companies for operating in the Israeli occupied territories, including the West Bank, East Jerusalem al-Quds and Golan Heights.

Iran to remain Iraqi Kurdistan's friend despite referendum 'mistake'

Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:30:24

Iran will remain an eternal friend of Iraqi Kurdistan despite their recent vote to split from Iraq, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.

Amnesty urges UNSC to impose arms embargo on Myanmar

Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:22:50

Amnesty International has called on the United Nations Security Council to spare no efforts to end the brutal crackdown against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, suggesting the imposition of a “comprehensive arms embargo” on the Southeast Asian country.

Top military officials of Iran, Iraq hold talks amid Kurdish independence vote

Thu Sep 28, 2017 07:20:28

The military brass of Iran and Iraq have met and held talks amid a controversial referendum in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region.

Yemen: Coalition’s blocking aid, fuel endangers civilians: Human Rights Watch

Wed Sep 27, 2017 14:02:39

The Saudi-led coalition’s restrictions on imports to Yemen have worsened the dire humanitarian situation of Yemeni civilians, Human Rights Watch said today. The restrictions, in violation of international humanitarian law, have delayed and diverted fuel tankers, closed a critical port, and stopped life-saving goods for the population from entering seaports controlled by opposing Houthi-Saleh forces.

Russia warns Iraq, Kurds not to destabilize Middle East after Kurdish vote

Wed Sep 27, 2017 13:45:36

Russia on Wednesday warned Iraq and the Kurds against taking any steps that might destabilize the Middle East after a Kurdish independence referendum, encouraging both sides to hold talks to find a solution within the framework of a single Iraqi state.

Iraq says defeats Isis infiltration near Ramadi

Wed Sep 27, 2017 12:27:39

Isis group fighters seized areas around Ramadi, west of Baghdad, on Wednesday in an apparent attempt at a diversion from offensives on its last Iraqi footholds but were swiftly defeated, security sources said.

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