SAUDI ARABIA
Controversial Saudi politician gets ministry job
A royal decree on Sunday assigned Thamer Al-Sabhan, Saudi Arabia’s former ambassador to Iraq, to the position of the so-called minister of state for [Persian] Gulf Affairs.
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IRAQ
Bloody bombing hits Baghdad
Over two dozen casualties have been reported from a huge explosion that hit a mourning procession in the Iraqi capital.
INDIA
8th BRICS Summit enters day 2
The 8th BRICS Summit resumed in India on Sunday with meetings and a closed-door dinner attended by leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
POLITICS
Clinton camp warns of another Watergate
The Clinton campaign accuses Donald Trump of criminal theft similar to that of the Watergate scandal.
YEMEN
Houthis free two American prisoners in Yemen
Ansarullah releases the Americans in exchange for the Yemenis injured in a deadly Saudi bombing to be airlifted to Oman for treatment.
SAUDI ARABIA
A Saudi prince unleashed rattles the monarchy
The quick rise of Saudi deputy crown prince Mohammed has evoked the anger of an excess of other princes hungry for power.
PALESTINE
Israeli forces detain four Hamas members
Israeli forces storm West Bank villages and towns, violently searching houses and taking away several Palestinians.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Protesters ask UK to let in Calais refugees
British protesters rally to demand the government help refugees held at the Calais camp in France.
PALESTINE
Bibi raps NGOs for anti-Israel remarks at UN
Israeli NGO B’Tselem, however, shows no signs of wavering and says its activists “will not stoop down” to the Israeli premier’s level.
NEWS BULLETIN
Serie A: Juventus 2-1 Udinese
Serie A leaders Juventus came from behind to beat Udinese and extend their winning run to five matches.
NEWS BULLETIN
Shanghai Masters: Murray beats Simon
Britain's Andy Murray has reached the Shanghai Masters final after a 6-4 6-3 victory over Gilles Simon.
PERSIAN GULF
Bahrain jails five anti-regime activists
The defendants received prison sentences of up to five years for taking part in anti-regime demonstrations.
TURKEY
Europe cautions Turkey on post-coup crackdown
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.
POLITICS
Iran slams terror attacks in Egypt’s Sinai
The attacks, claimed by Daesh, left a dozen Egyptian soldiers dead at a security checkpoint in the volatile region.
KOREAS
North Korea missile launch failed: US
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.
POLITICS
Election 'rigged' by 'corrupt' media: Trump
The Republican candidate also calls for a drug test ahead of the next debate, suggesting that Clinton could be using performance-enhancing drugs.
IRAQ
Iraq gearing up for final Mosul battle
Aircraft drop thousands of leaflets over the Daesh-held city, notifying residents of the looming offensive.
MILITARY
'US chose to let ISIL dominate Mosul'
A US daily says Washington decided to allow Daesh terrorist to "dominate Mosul for two years."
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