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Israel indirectly to blame for downing of plane over Syria, Russia says

Israel indirectly to blame for downing of plane over Syria, Russia says

  MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia on Tuesday accused Israel of indirectly causing a Russian military plane to be shot down…
OPEC chief: Cartel must stay together as US sanctions Iran

OPEC chief: Cartel must stay together as US sanctions Iran

  FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — OPEC must stick together for the good of the global economy as founding…
Israel kills 2 Palestinians in overnight airstrike

Israel kills 2 Palestinians in overnight airstrike

  GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza’s Health Ministry said early Tuesday that paramedics recovered two bodies after an…
Qatar Airways blames $69 million annual loss on Gulf dispute

Qatar Airways blames $69 million annual loss on Gulf dispute

  DUBAI (Reuters) – Qatar Airways reported on Tuesday a 252 million riyals ($69 million) loss for the financial year…
Iraq Shi’ite paramilitary leader al-Amiri withdraws candidacy for PM

Iraq Shi’ite paramilitary leader al-Amiri withdraws candidacy for PM

  ERBIL (Reuters) – Shi’ite militia leader Hadi al-Amiri, one of the most powerful figures in Iraq, withdrew his candidacy…
Turkey, Russia agree on demilitarized zone in Syria’s Idlib

Turkey, Russia agree on demilitarized zone in Syria’s Idlib

  MOSCOW (AP) — The leaders of Russia and Turkey agreed Monday to establish a demilitarized zone in Syria’s Idlib…
Saudi sovereign wealth fund takes $11B in its first loan

Saudi sovereign wealth fund takes $11B in its first loan

  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund says it has taken its first loan, a…
Pakistan’s Ex-PM Sharif returns to prison after furlough

Pakistan’s Ex-PM Sharif returns to prison after furlough

  ISLAMABAD (AP) — A provincial government in Pakistan has returned former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, as well as his…
Erdogan says Turkey’s ceasefire calls in Idlib yielded results

Erdogan says Turkey’s ceasefire calls in Idlib yielded results

  ISTANBUL (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey’s calls for a ceasefire in Syria’s rebel-held Idlib region were bearing…
Iran says US pullout from nuclear deal threatens regional peace

Iran says US pullout from nuclear deal threatens regional peace

  VIENNA (Reuters) – The US withdrawal from the nuclear deal struck between Iran and major powers is “doomed” to…
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