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August 21, 2018

Iraq to ask US for exemptions on some Iran sanctions

Iraq’s economy is so closely linked to Iran that Baghdad is going to ask Washington for permission to ignore some US sanctions on its neighbour, the Iraqi government and...

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August 21, 2018

Iran to boost military might and unveils new fighter jet

Iran said on Tuesday it would boost its military might and also unveiled a new fighter jet amid increased tensions with the United States and with regional rivals over...

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August 21, 2018

Turkish lira weakens after Trump says ‘no concessions’

The lira weakened against the dollar in thin holiday trade on Tuesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump ruled out agreeing to any demands from Turkey to gain the release...

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August 21, 2018

Rouhani: ‘US doesn’t dare to attack Iran’

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that the United States does not dare to attack Iran as it is aware of the Islamic Republic’s military power and the...

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August 21, 2018

China defies US pressure as EU parts ways with Iranian oil

China, seeking to skirt US sanctions, will use oil tankers from Iran for its purchases of that country’s crude, throwing Tehran a lifeline while European companies such as France’s...

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August 21, 2018

Fenerbahce midfielder Giuliano moves to Saudi Arabia

Istanbul-based football giants Fenerbahce’s attacking midfielder Giuliano was transferred to Saudi club Al Nassr on Monday. Al Nassr welcomed him on a Twitter video. The Saudi club said a three-year contract with Brazilian midfielder...

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August 21, 2018

Morocco’s king appoints new minister for economy and finance

King Mohammed of Morocco appointed Mohamed Benchaaboun, a prominent banker, as the new economy and finance minister on Monday, according to a statement from the Royal Cabinet, Reuters reports. Benchaaboun...

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August 21, 2018

Somalis launch ‘buy Turkish products’ campaign

Somalis who graduated from Turkish universities on Monday condemned the US sanctions on Turkey and urged their compatriots to help the Turkish nation go through their difficult times, Anadolu reports....

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August 21, 2018

Suspect in US Embassy gun attack arrested in Ankara

A suspect involved in the early morning gun attack on the US Embassy in capital Ankara has been arrested, according to a police source Monday, Anadolu reports. A search to nab...

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August 21, 2018

Muslim pilgrims in Muzdalifa prepare for final stages of Hajj

More than 2 million Muslims gathered at Mount Arafat on Monday for a vigil to atone for their sins, and then descended to Muzdalifa to prepare for the final...

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