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'US war against ISIL cynical’

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'US war against ISIL cynical’

The US military campaign against the Daesh terrorist group is a “cynical” effort to defeat the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

‘Tory infiltrators in Labour contest’

POLITICS

‘Tory infiltrators in Labour contest’

Andy Burnham’s campaign has called for an urgent meeting into “large-scale” infiltration of Tories into the Labour Party leadership contest.

Turkey unrest batters border trade with Iran

ECONOMY

Turkey unrest batters border trade with Iran

Recent escalation of violence between Turkish security forces and PKK militants has taken its toll on cross-border trade with Iran, dealing a serious blow to land transportation.

US denounces Saudi strikes on Yemen

FOREIGN POLICY

US denounces Saudi strikes on Yemen

The United States has criticized Saudi Arabia over launching airstrikes on the Yemeni city of Hodeida, calling the Red Sea port a "lifeline" for humanitarian relief.

‘Iran military option to remain on table’

FOREIGN POLICY

‘Iran military option to remain on table’

Obama has told the GOP-dominated Congress that the military option against Iran will remain on the table for several years, despite the Vienna nuclear agreement.