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October 29, 2019

20 killed as Iraq forces disperse Karbala sit-in

At least 20 demonstrators were killed and more than 600 others injured yesterday when Iraqi forces attempted to break a protest camp in the southern city of Karbala, as...

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October 29, 2019

Callamard disappointed with UN’s handling of Khashoggi’s case

The UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, Agnes Callamard, said she was disappointed that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the international community had not taken advantage from...

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October 29, 2019

Iraq: Protests expand with participation of Sunni areas

Protests in Iraq entered its fourth day, Monday, expanding the number of popular participation to include new areas, and strikes in universities, schools and government institutions. According to the...

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October 29, 2019

US military envisions broad defense of Syrian oilfields

The United States will repel any attempt to take Syria’s oil fields away from US-backed Syrian militia with “overwhelming force,” whether the opponent is Daesh or even forces backed...

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October 29, 2019

US wants to bolster fight against Daesh after its leader’s death

The United States wants to bolster a coalition fighting Daesh in northeastern Syria, a senior State Department official said on Monday, after the leader of the jihadi movement, Abu...

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October 29, 2019

Military source: ‘US troops withdrawing from Syria left Iraq’

US troops which withdrew from Syria a few days ago have left Iraq, an Iraqi military source said on Monday. The source pointed out that “the US forces entered...

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October 29, 2019

WHO: 250,000 Yemenis at brink of starvation

250,000 Yemenis are on the brink of death from hunger, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Sunday. “The ongoing conflict and its resulting economic crisis are the key...

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October 29, 2019

Iraq questions its reliance on US as ally

Iraqi President Barham Salih yesterday said that he was no longer “sure” he can rely on the United States (US) as an ally. Speaking to US’ Axios, Salih explained...

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October 29, 2019

Iraq defence minister says missile fell near military base, no damage

Iraqi Defence Minister Najah al-Shammari said on Tuesday a missile fell near a military base hosting US forces north of Baghdad but caused no damage, Reuters reports. Shammari inspected...

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October 29, 2019

The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinian Christians that nobody is talking about

Palestine’s Christian population is dwindling at an alarming rate. The world’s most ancient Christian community is moving elsewhere. And the reason for this is Israel. Christian leaders from Palestine...

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