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Australia to end airstrikes on ‘IS’ targets in Iraq and Syria

Australia to end airstrikes on ‘IS’ targets in Iraq and Syria

Six Australian Super Hornet aircraft have been deployed for the last three years over Iraq and Syria as part of…
Iran detains 230 boys and girls for drinking, dancing

Iran detains 230 boys and girls for drinking, dancing

Iran’s semi-official ISNA news agency is reporting that police have detained 230 boys and girls at separate parties in the…
UN denounces US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital

UN denounces US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital

The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Thursday to denounce President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, largely ignoring…
Libyan PM says preparations for 2018 elections underway

Libyan PM says preparations for 2018 elections underway

The head of Libya’s UN-backed government says it’s pushing ahead with preparations to hold the country’s presidential elections in 2018,…
Iraqi Kurdish ministers resign amid violent protests

Iraqi Kurdish ministers resign amid violent protests

Two political parties have withdrawn from Iraq’s Kurdish regional government amid street protests over delayed salaries, poor services and rampant…
Palestinian girl praised as hero after confronting soldiers

Palestinian girl praised as hero after confronting soldiers

The curly haired Palestinian teenager is seen walking up to two Israeli soldiers standing near the entrance of her house,…
Suspected cholera cases in Yemen hit 1 million – ICRC

Suspected cholera cases in Yemen hit 1 million – ICRC

The number of suspected cholera cases in Yemen has hit 1 million with more than 80 percent of the population…
Food security in Middle East, North Africa deteriorating, says UN agency

Food security in Middle East, North Africa deteriorating, says UN agency

Food security in the Middle East and North Africa is quickly deteriorating because of conflict in several countries in the…
Saudi energy minister: Premature to discuss changes in OPEC-led pact

Saudi energy minister: Premature to discuss changes in OPEC-led pact

Saudi Arabia’s energy minister said it is premature to discuss any changes to the OPEC-led supply cut pact as market…
Mosul is a graveyard: Final IS battle kills 9,000 civilians

Mosul is a graveyard: Final IS battle kills 9,000 civilians

The price Mosul’s residents paid in blood to see their city freed was 9,000 to 11,000 dead, a civilian casualty…
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