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October 16, 2017

Cairo named most dangerous megacity for women; London best

Cairo is the world’s most dangerous megacity for women while London is the best, according to the first international experts’ poll on how females fare in the rising number...

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October 16, 2017

State TV: Iraqi forces take control of ‘vast areas’ in Kirkuk region

Iraqi forces took control of “vast areas” in the oil-rich region of Kirkuk without opposition from Kurdish Peshmerga, state TV said on Monday. The announcement came after reports that...

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October 16, 2017

Qatar emir starts Asia tour amid Gulf rift

The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, arrived today in Malaysia in a two-day visit as part of an official tour to a number of Asian countries,...

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October 15, 2017

Kurdish leaders reject Baghdad demand to cancel independence vote

Iraq’s Kurdish leadership rejected on Sunday a demand by the Iraqi government that it cancels the outcome of an independence referendum as a precondition for talks to resolve the...

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October 15, 2017

US Ambassador to the UN: We will stay in Iran nuclear deal ‘right now’

The United States for the time being will stay in an international nuclear deal with Iran, US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley said on Sunday, adding that the...

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October 15, 2017

UNESCO leadership race exposes rift between Egypt, Qatar

A race for the helm of the United Nations’ cultural agency has exposed a diplomatic tiff between Egypt and Qatar. On Friday, UNESCO selected former French culture minister Audrey...

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October 15, 2017

Turkey to pursue EU accession process: Deputy PM

Turkey will continue its efforts for EU membership despite all hurdles, the Turkish deputy prime minister said Sunday. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Eyup Sultan Mosque complex...

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October 15, 2017

UK, Germany reiterate commitment to Iran nuclear deal

Despite the stance of the US administration, Britain and Germany remained “firmly committed” to the Iran nuclear deal, a UK government statement said following a phone call between the...

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October 15, 2017

KRG not seeking war with Baghdad: Ex-Kirkuk governor

Iraqi Kurdish authorities are not seeking a fight with the central government in Baghdad, the former governor of the oil-rich Kirkuk city said. “The Kurdish leadership, the Peshmerga forces,...

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October 15, 2017

Syria condemns Trump stance on Iran deal

Syria’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday condemned the US administration of President Donald Trump for its position on the Iran nuclear deal, saying in comments to state media that it...

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