U.S. yet to agree details on new force’s role in Iraq – officials
The United States has yet to agree with Baghdad on crucial details governing the role… Read More
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Oil prices up as divided OPEC meets
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose in Asia Friday as traders hedged their bets ahead of a… Read More
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Denmark’s ‘soft’ model for deradicalising jihadists
COPENHAGEN: The Danish city of Aarhus has drawn global attention for its "soft-hands" approach to… Read More
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Pakistan suspends deal to accept deportations from Europe
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will refuse to accept any citizens deported from mainland Europe, halting repatriations at… Read More
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Death toll of Paris attacks rises to 132, officials claim alleged mastermind also identified
PARIS: Gunmen and bombers attacked restaurants, a concert hall and a sports stadium at locations… Read More
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Apparent French raids hit arms depots in IS Syria bastion: monitor
BEIRUT: Apparent French air strikes overnight hit weapons depots and a training camp in the… Read More
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Suicide bomb in Baghdad kills at least 18: medics
BAGHDAD: At least 18 people were killed and 41 wounded when a suicide bomber blew… Read More
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Kurdish forces say Islamic State defeated in Iraq’s Sinjar
SINJAR TOWN: Kurdish forces said they had secured strategic facilities in the northern Iraqi town… Read More
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Obama says bomb may have caused Egypt plane crash
LONDON: US President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron both believe a bomb… Read More
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Stranded Pakistani pilgrims in Iran to return soon: Foreign Office
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Foreign Office has stated that the stranded Pakistani pilgrims in Iran will return… Read More
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U.S. weighs special forces in Syria, helicopters in Iraq
WASHINGTON: The United States is considering sending a small number of special operations forces to… Read More
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Canada withdrawing fighter jets from Iraq, Syria, Trudeau tells Obama
OTTAWA: Canada's prime minister-elect Justin Trudeau said Tuesday he told US President Barack Obama that… Read More
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Islamic State targeted with 14 air strikes in Iraq and Syria – U.S.
WASHINGTON: The U.S.-led coalition fighting Islamic State conducted 11 air strikes in Iraq and three… Read More
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Iraq may request Russian air strikes on Islamic State soon – official
BAGHDHAD: Iraq may request Russian air strikes against Islamic State on its soil soon and… Read More
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Russia launches air strikes in Syria
MOSCOW/WASHINGTON: Russia said it launched air strikes against Islamic State in Syria on Wednesday after… Read More
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Turkish jets hit Kurdish militant camps in Iraq, at least 55 killed: sources
DIYARBAKIR, TURKEY: At least 55 militants were killed when Turkish warplanes hit Kurdistan Workers Party… Read More
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Blasts in central Baghdad leave 23 dead, 68 wounded
BAGHDAD: At least 23 people were killed and 68 others wounded when three bombs went… Read More
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Bomb kills 14 Turkish police officers as jets strike PKK in Iraq
DIYARBAKIR, TURKEY: Kurdish militants killed 14 police officers in a bomb attack on a minibus… Read More
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Germany pledges 6 bn euros for refugees as France vows to take 24,000
BERLIN: Germany pledged billions in new funds for refugees Monday, as Chancellor Angela Merkel said… Read More
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US teen jailed more than 11 years for Islamic State conviction
A tech-savvy US teenager from Virginia was sentenced to 11 years and four months in… Read More
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