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Charges: Turkish businessman exported US goods to Iran

Charges: Turkish businessman exported US goods to Iran

Federal prosecutors allege a Turkish businessman helped illegally route Wisconsin-made outboard engines and boat generators to the Iranian navy. Forty-year-old…
EU tells Netanyahu it rejects Trump’s Jerusalem move

EU tells Netanyahu it rejects Trump’s Jerusalem move

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took his case to Europe to ask allies to join the United States in recognizing Jerusalem…
Trump’s Jerusalem move will hasten Israel’s destruction: Iran

Trump’s Jerusalem move will hasten Israel’s destruction: Iran

Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital will hasten the country’s destruction, Iran’s defense minister said on Monday, while…
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…
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