IRAQ
Sexual violence in Iraq, Syria ‘war crime’
The United Nations Security Council says sexual violence against women in Iraq and Syria is a war crime.
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FOREIGN POLICY
‘UK Twitter to counter Daesh propaganda’
A UK government Twitter account is launched to ‘counter ISIL’s social media propaganda.’
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Thailand nabs Turkish suspect for bombing
Thailand’s police arrest a Turkish national in connection with a deadly bomb attack in the country’s capital, Bangkok.
FOREIGN POLICY
‘Ex-UK Tory chief in Somalia oil bribery’
A former leader of the UK’s Conservative Party faces bribery allegations over a British oil company’s performance in Somalia.
ENERGY
Iran in ‘serious’ gas talks with Arab states
Iran has held “serious” talks with the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman for sales of natural gas, an energy official says, adding exports to neighboring Iraq will begin soon.
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3 militants slain in Philippines clashes
At least three Abu Sayyaf militants are killed during an exchange of fire with government forces in the southern Philippine province of Sulu.
SYRIA
‘Syria, Takfiris resume fighting after truce’
Syrian armed forces resume fighting with Takfiri militants in three key areas as a 48-hour truce between them expires.
DEFENSE
Iran to unveil strategic home-made radars
A senior Iranian commander says the country will unveil two locally-developed strategic radars on Tuesday.
TURKEY
Turkey inmates 3 times more since 2002
A report says the number of inmates in Turkey has tripled since 2002.
HUMAN RIGHTS
US teen sentenced for helping Daesh
A Virginia teenager has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for helping the Daesh Takfiri group .
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1000s of Malaysians hold anti-PM rallies
Malaysians stage a protest demanding electoral reforms and the premier’s resignation over a graft scandal.
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Another 31 Yemenis fall to Saudi strikes
At least 31 Yemenis die in the ongoing Saudi military aggression against the impoverished nation.
AFGHANISTAN
Afghan forces kill 110 Taliban militants
Afghan government forces kill 110 Taliban militants during operations to retake Musa Qala district in Helmand Province.
GERMANY
Germany reinstates ban on east demos
Germany reinstates an assembly ban following violent anti-refugee demos.
HUMAN RIGHTS
UK urged to show humanity over migrants
Amnesty International urges Britain to ‘show some humanity’ toward migrants.
INTERVIEWS
Israel ‘humiliated’ by Iran nuclear deal
Americans are less likely to believe accusations against Iran made by Israel which has been “humiliated” by the Iran deal, an analyst says.
NORTH AFRICA
UN to host Libya peace talks next week
The UN says it will host the next round of Libyan peace talks next week.
KOREAS
US, S Korea launch joint war games
Military forces from South Korea and the United States launch a joint military drill in northern South Korea.
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