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December 30, 2016

Syria ceasefire begins, but is shaky with early clashes

A nationwide ceasefire in Syria, brokered by Russia and Turkey which back opposing sides in the conflict, got off to a shaky start after midnight on Friday (2200 GMT...

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December 30, 2016

Syria ceasefire deal backed by Russia and Turkey takes effect

A nationwide ceasefire in Syria, brokered by Russia and Turkey, which back opposing sides in the conflict, came into force at midnight on Friday, local time, (2200 GMT on...

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December 29, 2016

British Warship to be scrapped in Turkey

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December 29, 2016

Kuwait, Iraq sign four new agreements

Kuwait and Iraq have signed four new agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of security, industry, culture and air travel. The signing ceremony took place on the...

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December 29, 2016

UN: Israeli demolitions of Palestinian homes reach record high

Israel demolished more Palestinian homes in the occupied territory in 2016 than in any year since the United Nations began documenting demolitions in 2009, while Israel also increased restrictions...

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December 29, 2016

Mufti of Jerusalem slams Israel’s policy of ‘Judaisation’

Israeli authorities are going “too far” with excavation and construction activities in the Old City of occupied East Jerusalem, the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and Palestine Sheikh Mohammed Hussein...

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December 29, 2016

Jordan, PA conduct trade directly without Israeli intervention

The first shipment of vegetable crossed from Jordan directly to the occupied West Bank yesterday through the Allenby Bridge crossing, “without any Israeli intervention”, according to Palestinian Minister of...

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December 29, 2016

Algeria to host Libya peace talks

Algeria will host a meeting of rival Libyan parties including Prime Minister Fayez Al-Sarraj and Brigadier General Khalifa Haftar as well as representatives of neighbouring countries next week, Al-Farj...

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December 29, 2016

Oman confirms joining Saudi-led coalition

Oman, traditionally on friendly terms with Iran, confirmed today that it had joined a Saudi-led coalition of Muslim countries fighting terrorism, a move praised by other Gulf Arab states...

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December 29, 2016

Syrian regime: ‘Real chance’ for political settlement

Syria’s foreign minister said today there was a “real chance” to reach a political settlement of the Syrian conflict, after Damascus’ ally Russia announced a ceasefire deal that was...

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