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The Latest: Turkey says it will help Iraq restore pipeline

The Latest: Turkey says it will help Iraq restore pipeline

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country is prepared to help Iraq’s central government export oil through a pipeline…
German police find guns, ammunition in raid of suspected Islamist militant

German police find guns, ammunition in raid of suspected Islamist militant

German police confiscated large amounts of guns and ammunition in a Tuesday evening sweep of four locations in Berlin linked…
Israel approves settlement homes in east Jerusalem

Israel approves settlement homes in east Jerusalem

The Jerusalem municipality says that city officials have approved construction of 176 new homes in a Jewish area of east…
Saudi Arabia announces first project on Tiran and Sanafir

Saudi Arabia announces first project on Tiran and Sanafir

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced plans for a new economic zone in the kingdom’s northwest region with up…
Iran says defense capabilities not negotiable amid US pressure

Iran says defense capabilities not negotiable amid US pressure

Iran’s defense capabilities are not negotiable, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday in remarks made previously but which now…
US worried about Pakistan government stability: Tillerson

US worried about Pakistan government stability: Tillerson

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Wednesday the United States is concerned that extremist groups are threatening the “stability and…
After speech, Israeli president termed ‘Nazi’ in graffiti

After speech, Israeli president termed ‘Nazi’ in graffiti

Israeli police say they are investigating graffiti found in central Israel containing hate speech against the country’s president. Overnight on…
Turkey: Former minister forms party to challenge Erdogan

Turkey: Former minister forms party to challenge Erdogan

A former Turkish interior minister and deputy parliament speaker has formed a new party hoping to challenge President Recep Tayyip…
Iran opens border crossing with Iraqi Kurdistan region: state media

Iran opens border crossing with Iraqi Kurdistan region: state media

Iran opened a border crossing with the Kurdistan region of Iraq Wednesday which was closed after a referendum on independence…
Activists accused of aiding terror groups on trial in Turkey

Activists accused of aiding terror groups on trial in Turkey

Eleven human rights activists, including the two local heads of Amnesty International, went on trial in Turkey on Wednesday, accused…
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