INTERVIEWS
‘Discussing terrorism embarrasses Syrian opposition’
A political analyst says the so-called Syrian opposition present at the Geneva peace talks would be embarrassed if the issue of terrorism is being put on the table.
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SOMALIA
Kenya forces kill nearly 60 Shabab militants
Kenyan soldiers under the African Union command kill some 60 al-Shabab militants in southern Somalia.
SYRIA
Syrian army fully retakes Palmyra from Daesh
The announcement came on Thursday after the Kremlin said the Syrian military, backed by Russian aircraft, had managed to fully retake the city.
SUDAN
Sudan appoints first PM since 1989
Sudan’s President Bashir appoints first prime minister since the 1989 coup.
EU
EU demands retaliatory visa measure against US
The European Parliament says US citizens should have to get visas to enter Europe's Schengen area after Washington banned permit-free travel for five of the bloc's countries.
SAUDI ARABIA
World surprised by Saudi king’s lavish SE Asia visit
King Salman arrived in Jakarta Wednesday on the second leg of his luxurious month-long Asia tour, which has already taken him to Malaysia and will also see him going to China, Japan and the Maldives.
INTERVIEWS
‘Trump expanding pressure on UN to dictate US policy’
The US administration's plan seeking to end UN rights council’s obsession with Israel is not a promising initiative on his part, a political commentator says.
EGYPT
Mubarak acquitted over protester killings
Egypt's top appeals court acquits ex-president Mubarak of involvement in the killing of protesters during the 2011 revolution.
SOCIETY
UK welfare cuts will increase child poverty: Report
A new report by ISF warns that the UK government’s planned tax reforms and social welfare cuts will make more children poor.
EU
EU pushes states to take in refugees
The EU warns member states of taking legal action if they fail to abide by their promises concerning the relocation of refugees.
FRANCE
EU lifts Le Pen's immunity over Daesh tweets
A majority of parliamentarian voted on Thursday in favor of removing Le Pen's immunity after a request from the French judiciary.
SYRIA
Turkey threatens to hit Kurds in Syria's Manbij
The so-called Syria Democratic Forces (SDF), which are led by the YPG, captured Manbij in August 2016 with the help of the US military.
IRAQ
Iraqi forces foil Daesh attack in western Mosul
Iraqi government forces thwart a Daesh militant attack on elite units in the southwestern outskirts of Mosul.
YEMEN
US drones kill half dozen in Pakistan, Yemen
The US drone strikes killed two people in northwestern Pakistan and four in southern Yemen.
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Police, striking miners clash in Chile
Police in Chile fire teargas at striking miners during a protest over work conditions.
POLITICS
Dems urge Sessions to resign over Russia ties
Ranking Democrats say Donald Trump’s attorney general should resign for hiding his meetings with the Russian envoy to America.
POLITICS
Iran summons Danish envoy over embassy attack
Iran summons the Danish ambassador to Tehran over a new attack on the Iranian Embassy in Copenhagen.
ENERGY
Iran’s post-sanctions oil exports to EU rise
Reports say Iran’s exports of crude oil to Europe surged after the EU lifted most of the trade and financial restrictions against the country in January 2016.
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