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Bahrain jails five anti-regime activists
The defendants received prison sentences of up to five years for taking part in anti-regime demonstrations.

The defendants received prison sentences of up to five years for taking part in anti-regime demonstrations.

The Council of Europe says Turkey must adhere to legal and human rights principles in prosecuting the people accused of involvement in a recent failed coup.

The attacks, claimed by Daesh, left a dozen Egyptian soldiers dead at a security checkpoint in the volatile region.

The United States Strategic Command’s systems detected what was believed to be a Musudan missile launch, which failed in liftoff, according to the Pentagon.

The Republican candidate also calls for a drug test ahead of the next debate, suggesting that Clinton could be using performance-enhancing drugs.

Aircraft drop thousands of leaflets over the Daesh-held city, notifying residents of the looming offensive.

A US daily says Washington decided to allow Daesh terrorist to "dominate Mosul for two years."

Barcelona have thrashed 10-men Deportivo La Corunya 4-nil at Camp Nou.

US President Barack Obama’s policy towards Syria is laying the groundwork for the kind of “militarism,” represented by Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

US claims its warship was once again targeted by Yemeni missiles.

Israeli forces use live rounds to disperse people gathering to mark the first death anniversary of a 13-year-old Palestinian.

Preparations for the battle to liberate Mosul are complete, Iraqi Kurdistan Region's leader Masoud Barzani.

The top Scottish official threatens to stage second independence referendum in case of a hard Brexit.

The procrastination of certain parties to the nuclear deal is hindering Iran’s utilization of its full benefits, says Iranian deputy foreign minister.

Ultimately in vain, but most of the Syria talks in Lausanne was spent differentiating 'moderate' opposition groups from the terrorists, Iranian deputy FM says.

The United States is threatening Russia in an “unprecedented” manner, Moscow says, vowing to take “precautionary measures.”

Republican Senator Jeff Sessions has accused the US establishment of attempting to rig the November presidential election.

The UK offers £2000 to refugees to get the leave the country, a report says.