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EU says nations can return migrants to Greece from March

EU says nations can return migrants to Greece from March

The European Union proposed Thursday that member states resume returning asylum-seekers to Greece from March next year, after transfers were…
Armed groups take control of Libyan town near oil ports: officials

Armed groups take control of Libyan town near oil ports: officials

Armed groups took control on Wednesday of the Libyan town of Ben Jawad, close to some of Libya's major oil…
Germany urges Israel to scrap ‘illegal’ settlement bill

Germany urges Israel to scrap ‘illegal’ settlement bill

Germany urged Israel in unusually strong language on Wednesday to scrap legislation that would legalize Israeli settlement homes built on…
How Iran closed the Mosul ‘horseshoe’ and changed Iraq war

How Iran closed the Mosul ‘horseshoe’ and changed Iraq war

In the early days of the assault on Islamic State in Mosul, Iran successfully pressed Iraq to change its battle…
Libyan forces taking last few buildings from Islamic State in Sirte: officials

Libyan forces taking last few buildings from Islamic State in Sirte: officials

Libyan forces said on Tuesday they were securing the last few buildings where Islamic State militants had been making a…
Rouhani says Iran will not let Trump rip up nuclear deal

Rouhani says Iran will not let Trump rip up nuclear deal

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday he would not let U.S. President-elect Donald Trump rip up a global nuclear…
Islamic State shifts defenses to east Mosul: coalition commander

Islamic State shifts defenses to east Mosul: coalition commander

Islamic State has brought its forward defenses from western Mosul towards the east as it fights against Iraqi forces in…
Recapture of Mosul ‘possible’ before next U.S. administration: Pentagon chief

Recapture of Mosul ‘possible’ before next U.S. administration: Pentagon chief

While the fight to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from Islamic State is going to be difficult, it is…
Netanyahu to discuss ‘bad’ Iran deal with Trump, Kerry stresses settlements

Netanyahu to discuss ‘bad’ Iran deal with Trump, Kerry stresses settlements

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would discuss with Donald Trump the West's "bad" nuclear deal with…
Turkey wants trade with China, Russia and Iran in local currencies, Erodgan says

Turkey wants trade with China, Russia and Iran in local currencies, Erodgan says

Turkey is taking steps to allow commerce with China, Russia and Iran to be conducted in local currencies, President Tayyip…
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