SYRIA
Assad lays base stone of housing project
The Syrian president lays the foundation stone of a housing project in Damascus.
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NORTH AFRICA
UN asked to pull 80 staff out of Sahara
Morocco has asked the UN to withdraw over 80 international staff from its Western Sahara mission.
POLITICS
Trump rated among top 10 global risks
Donald Trump winning the US presidency would poses a great threat to the world’s economy, says a top research group.
SYRIA
‘Syria govt., opposition nix federalism’
The UN special envoy for Syria says the Syrian government and the opposition both oppose federalization.
POLITICS
Iran expects ‘practical’ Canada steps
Iran calls for practical steps by Canada for the revival of diplomatic ties.
FOREIGN POLICY
GOP Sens. push for new Iran sanctions
A group of US Republican senators is pushing for fresh sanctions against Iran.
ECONOMY
UK facing gloomy economic outlook: IFS
A think tank says Britain is facing more austerity measures with lower living standards and falling wages under the 2016 budget.
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Azerbaijan frees dissidents in amnesty
Azerbaijan's President Aliyev issues an amnesty for a number of jailed activists.
RUSSIA
Anti-Iran 9/11 ruling surprising: Russia
Russia is surprised by a US court ruling against Iran over the September 11, 2001 attacks.
MILITARY
NASA to ignite fire in space
NASA is planning to set one of its spaceships on fire to study flames in space.
RUSSIA
Russia activists protest US Gitmo jail
Russian activists hold a demonstration to express their outrage at the notorious US-run Guantanamo prison.
POLITICS
Iran vetting body oks Assembly vote tally
Iran’s Guardian Council validates the results for last month’s Assembly of Experts elections.
YEMEN
‘Saudi Yemen market raids toll hits 119’
The death toll from Saudi airstrikes on a crowded market in Yemen has risen to 119, the UN says.
PERSIAN GULF
Calls grow for Bahraini doctor release
More than 150 medical professionals urge Bahrain to release a prominent doctor.
BRAZIL
Lula supporters, critics clash in Brazil
Clashes erupt between supporters and opponents of the appointment of the ex-Brazilian president to the cabinet.
POLITICS
Iran condemns Nigeria mosque attack
Iran slams two terrorist bombings at a local mosque in northern Nigeria.
FRANCE
French students protest labor reforms
French students clash with police in central Paris as they protest labor reforms.
IRAQ
Iraq retakes Anbar district from Daesh
Iraqi forces retake a key district from Daesh in the northwest of the province of Anbar.
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