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Tillerson urges Iraq, Kurds to resolve conflict through dialogue

Tillerson urges Iraq, Kurds to resolve conflict through dialogue

 US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urged the Iraqi government and the Kurdistan region on Monday to resolve their conflict…
Australia expands security assistance to Philippines to combat Islamist militants

Australia expands security assistance to Philippines to combat Islamist militants

Australia on Tuesday announced the expansion of its security support to the Philippines, which will involve training in urban counter-terrorism,…
Russia: Less than 5 percent of Syria still under IS control

Russia: Less than 5 percent of Syria still under IS control

Russia’s defense minister says less than five percent of Syria remains under control of the Islamic State group. At the…
Kurds report Iraq attack south of oil export pipeline, Iraqis say no clashes

Kurds report Iraq attack south of oil export pipeline, Iraqis say no clashes

Kurdistan regional authorities accused Iraqi forces of launching an attack on Tuesday towards the Turkish border, where a section of…
UN to vote on extending Syria gas attacks probe

UN to vote on extending Syria gas attacks probe

The United Nations Security Council will vote Tuesday on whether to extend an international investigation of chemical weapons attacks in…
Tillerson pays flying visit to Afghanistan to discuss US strategy

Tillerson pays flying visit to Afghanistan to discuss US strategy

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday discussed with Afghan leaders the US strategy for ending America’s longest war,…
Iraq PM to visit Turkey on Wednesday, discuss Northern Iraq referendum: Turkish sources

Iraq PM to visit Turkey on Wednesday, discuss Northern Iraq referendum: Turkish sources

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi will visit Turkey on Wednesday to discuss potential joint steps against northern Iraq’s Kurdish Regional…
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal optimistic about Twitter investment: CNBC

Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal optimistic about Twitter investment: CNBC

Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who owns investment firm Kingdom Holding, said in an interview with CNBC on Monday that…
YPG fighters credit Ocalan with Syria victory

YPG fighters credit Ocalan with Syria victory

Fighters with the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia have credited Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan with their victory over Islamic State in…
Germany approves sale of three Thyssenkrupp submarines to Israel

Germany approves sale of three Thyssenkrupp submarines to Israel

The German government has approved the sale of three Thyssenkrupp submarines to Israel and will provide financial support for the…
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