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China says supports Iraq’s unity as Kurds vote in referendum

China says supports Iraq’s unity as Kurds vote in referendum

China supports Iraq’s unity, the country’s foreign ministry said on Monday, as voting started in an independence referendum organized by…
US air strikes kill 17 Islamic State militants in Libya: US military

US air strikes kill 17 Islamic State militants in Libya: US military

Six US air strikes on an Islamic State desert camp in Libya killed 17 militants and destroyed three vehicles, the…
Iraqi Kurds vote in referendum on independence from Baghdad

Iraqi Kurds vote in referendum on independence from Baghdad

Iraqi Kurds were casting ballots on Monday in Iraq’s Kurdish region and disputed territories on whether to support independence from…
Iraq’s Kurds to vote on independence amid fears of unrest

Iraq’s Kurds to vote on independence amid fears of unrest

“For the sake of the sacrifices and blood of the martyrs, let’s all say yes for Kurdistan independence,” reads a…
US allied Syrian groups form civilian council to run Deir al-Zor

US allied Syrian groups form civilian council to run Deir al-Zor

US-allied militias in northern Syria announced on Saturday the formation of a civilian council to govern the oil rich eastern…
Iran launches war games near Iraqi Kurdistan border, Turkey hits militant positions

Iran launches war games near Iraqi Kurdistan border, Turkey hits militant positions

Iranian forces have launched war games in an area near the border with Iraq’s Kurdistan region, Iran’s state media reported…
Yemen’s Hadi sees only a military solution to crisis: Arabiya TV

Yemen’s Hadi sees only a military solution to crisis: Arabiya TV

A solution in Yemen’s two and-a-half year-old civil war will likely come through military rather than political means, the country’s…
Netanyahu pitches his UN address to one man: Donald Trump

Netanyahu pitches his UN address to one man: Donald Trump

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took aim at Iran in his speech to more than 190 nations in the UN General…
Syria’s Moualem says victory within reach, de-escalation zones temporary

Syria’s Moualem says victory within reach, de-escalation zones temporary

Syria’s foreign minister said on Saturday that victory was within reach in the country and that Damascus hoped de-escalation zones…
Women allowed into stadium as Saudi Arabia promotes national pride, part of reform push

Women allowed into stadium as Saudi Arabia promotes national pride, part of reform push

Saudi Arabia is celebrating the 87th anniversary of its founding this weekend with an unprecedented array of concerts and performances,…
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