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September 7, 2019

A blow to US… China to invest $280bn in Iran sectors targeted by sanctions

China is planning to invest $280 billion in Iran’s oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors that are being affected by US sanctions, according to Petroleum Economist magazine. The energy affairs...

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September 7, 2019

US Senator: Deep state prevents designation of Muslim Brotherhood

US Senator Ted Cruz claimed last week that there are obstacles preventing the designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation. “The Muslim Brotherhood, its conduct, its charter,...

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September 7, 2019

Despite human rights violation, US releases $1.3 billion in aid to Egypt

The US State Department has decided to release $1.3 billion in military aid to Egypt, despite continuous human rights violations and thousands still being detained on political grounds. The...

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September 7, 2019

Palestinians describe Greenblatt’s resignation as American ‘failure’

Several Palestinian officials described the resignation of US Middle East Peace Envoy, Jason Greenblatt, as “failure” of the American policy in the region. Senior PLO official, Dr. Hanan Ashrawi,...

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September 7, 2019

Hamas hails decision of EU court to remove it from world blacklist

The Islamic Palestinian movement, Hamas, hailed on Friday a European court decision to remove it from the world’s terrorist list, a statement confirms. Hamas spokesman, Hazim Qassim, declared in...

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September 6, 2019

South Sudan to form transitional government on Nov. 12

South Sudan’s transitional government of national unity will be formed on Nov. 12, officials said Friday, Anadolu reports. “The government is delivering and implementation of the agreement is going...

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September 6, 2019

Iran ‘inching’ toward place where talks could be held – Pentagon chief

US Defence Secretary Mark Esper said on Friday that it appeared Iran was inching toward a place where talks could be held, days after US President Donald Trump left...

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September 6, 2019

Three ex-Blackwater guards get new sentences in Iraq War massacre -NYT

Three former private security guards for the former security firm Blackwater were given new sentences on Thursday by a federal court for convictions in the 2007 massacre of 14...

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September 6, 2019

Hamas: US envoy quitting shows failure of Mideast plan

Hamas on Friday said the quitting of Washington’s special envoy to the Middle East was a new proof of “failure” of the long-delayed US peace plan for Israel and...

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September 6, 2019

Israel troops kill Gaza teens during protests

Israeli forces shot dead two Palestinian teenagers including a 14-year-old boy during protests along the Gaza-Israel border on Friday, Palestinian health officials said, Reuters reports. They named the dead...

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