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Saudi embassy denies prince has bought ‘Christ’ painting

Saudi embassy denies prince has bought ‘Christ’ painting

Saudi Arabia’s Embassy in Washington issued a statement in response to media reports claiming a prominent Saudi prince had purchased…
Iran foreign minister defends missile program, asks European support

Iran foreign minister defends missile program, asks European support

Iran’s foreign minister on Monday defended its ballistic missile program and urged European countries not to be influenced by US…
Russia’s Vladimir Putin orders partial withdrawal of troops: Syria

Russia’s Vladimir Putin orders partial withdrawal of troops: Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday announced a decision to partially withdraw Russian soldiers from Syria following a series of military…
Saudi Arabia says cinemas will be allowed from early 2018

Saudi Arabia says cinemas will be allowed from early 2018

Saudi Arabia said on Monday that public cinemas would be allowed in the conservative kingdom for the first time in…
Syrian army and Iranian-backed militias push towards Idlib province

Syrian army and Iranian-backed militias push towards Idlib province

The Syrian army and Iranian-backed militias backed by Russian air power stepped up a military campaign against rebels in eastern…
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu urges EU to recognize ‘reality’ of Jerusalem status

Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu urges EU to recognize ‘reality’ of Jerusalem status

Speaking in Brussels, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday urged European governments to accept “reality” and recognize Jerusalem as…
Turkey economy grows 11.1% in third quarter: data

Turkey economy grows 11.1% in third quarter: data

Turkey’s economy grew by a strong 11.1 percent in the third quarter of 2017 compared to the same period last…
American diplomat: US looks to counter Iran in post-war Iraq

American diplomat: US looks to counter Iran in post-war Iraq

As Iraq emerges from three years of war with the Islamic State group, the US is looking to roll back…
Bahraini civil society group under pressure after Israel visit

Bahraini civil society group under pressure after Israel visit

A Bahraini civil society group has defended sending a delegation to Israel as a gesture of tolerance and coexistence, state…
Israeli defense chief calls for Arab boycott after protests

Israeli defense chief calls for Arab boycott after protests

Israel’s defense minister called Sunday for a boycott of Arab businesses in an area where residents took part in violent…
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