NORTH AFRICA
‘Daesh kidnaps 12 Egyptians in N Libya’
Takfiri Daesh militants reportedly abduct 12 Egyptian nationals in the northern Libyan port city of Sirte.
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Turnbull sworn in as Australia premier
Malcolm Turnbull takes oath as Australia’s new prime minister.
FOREIGN POLICY
McCain slams Obama for Russia 'buildup'
Sen. John McCain slammed the Obama administration for allowing Russia to bolster its military presence in Syria.
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Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung erupts
A volcano erupts in northern Indonesia, sending ash three kilometers into the sky.
RUSSIA
Russia ‘to continue military aid to Syria’
Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country will continue to supply the Syrian government with military assistance.
POLITICS
Congress on 'best behavior' for Pope visit
Pope Francis is to visit and address the US Congress next week amid strict security and behavioral measures.
PALESTINE
Israel blocks roads to al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli troops block all roads leading to al-Aqsa Mosque in East al-Quds (Jerusalem).
EU
Refusal, change at EU refugee destinations
A number of European countries impose border controls in response to the influx of refugees.
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Vietnam urges reforms, anti-graft fight
The ruling party in Vietnam calls for reforms and efforts to uproot corruption ahead of an upcoming congress meeting.
MEXICO
Mexico FM flies to Egypt to seek answers
Mexico’s foreign minister flies to Egypt over the killing of Mexican tourists by Cairo’s security forces.
INTERVIEWS
'US desperate to remove Syria’s Assad'
General Allen's remarks against Bashar al-Assad show Washington is desperate to remove the Syrian president, says a former CIA contractor.
SYRIA
Militant mortar attacks injure 11 Syrians
Mortar shells fired by Takfiri militants leave 11 civilians injured in and around the Syrian capital, Damascus.
ENERGY
Iran urges Koreans to invest in oil plans
Iran says it welcomes South Korean investment in its oil and gas projects.
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1000s protest security bills in Japan
Thousands rally in Tokyo against a set of security bills that protesters say will put Japan on the road to war.
SOCIETY
Britain ‘at risk of gun massacres’
A study warns that Britain is at the risk of gun massacres in the absence of adequate gun control laws.
SYRIA
No Russian soldiers in Syria: Official
Syria’s envoy to Russia says Western accusation that Russian soldiers are in Syria are bogus.
EGYPT
Egypt army kills 360 militants in Sinai
Egyptian army forces kill 360 militants during a series of operations in the volatile Sinai Peninsula.
MILITARY
Russia sending tanks to Syria: Pentagon
Russia has dispatched about seven tanks to Syria and is increasing its military flights to the country, the Pentagon says.
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