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Uncertainty as Mideast turns a page with IS defeat in Raqqa

Uncertainty as Mideast turns a page with IS defeat in Raqqa

The Middle East may have turned a page with the defeat of the Islamic State group in its self-declared capital…
Turkey’s Erdogan says may shut Iraqi border any moment: Hurriyet

Turkey’s Erdogan says may shut Iraqi border any moment: Hurriyet

President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey may shut its border with northern Iraq “at any moment” after closing its air space…
Iran’s Guards say missile program will accelerate despite pressure: agency

Iran’s Guards say missile program will accelerate despite pressure: agency

Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday that the country’s ballistic missile program would accelerate despite pressure from the…
From Damascus, Iran vows to confront Israel

From Damascus, Iran vows to confront Israel

Iran’s military chief warned Israel against breaching Syrian airspace and territory on a visit to Damascus on Wednesday, raising tensions…
Turkey says will not submit to ‘impositions’ from United States in visa crisis

Turkey says will not submit to ‘impositions’ from United States in visa crisis

Turkey’s foreign minister said on Wednesday Ankara would not submit to “impositions” from the United States to resolve a feud…
Qatar emir says open to dialogue to resolve Gulf crisis

Qatar emir says open to dialogue to resolve Gulf crisis

Qatar is “open to dialogue” in resolving a dispute that has seen the Gulf state isolated from its Arab neighbors,…
Saudi Arabia to vet use of Prophet’s sayings to counter extremism

Saudi Arabia to vet use of Prophet’s sayings to counter extremism

Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam, is to monitor interpretations of the Prophet Mohammad’s teachings to prevent them being used…
Somalia praises ‘genuine brother’ Turkey for quick response to bombs

Somalia praises ‘genuine brother’ Turkey for quick response to bombs

Turkey’s swift response to Somalia’s deadliest truck bombing drew praise from survivors and officials who called Ankara their “only genuine”…
US-backed Syrian fighters clearing war remnants in Raqqa

US-backed Syrian fighters clearing war remnants in Raqqa

US-backed forces fighting Islamic State militants in Syria were removing land mines and clearing main roads in Raqqa on Wednesday,…
Iran top leader urges Europe to do more to back nuclear deal

Iran top leader urges Europe to do more to back nuclear deal

Iran’s supreme leader says Europe should do more to back the nuclear deal after President Donald Trump refused to re-certify…
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