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Iraq needs $1.56bn to tackle crisis

IRAQ

Iraq needs $1.56bn to tackle crisis

Iraq needs USD 1.56 billion in 2016 to finance its response to the humanitarian crisis in the country caused by the war against Daesh.

Abbas hails France statehood initiative

PALESTINE

Abbas hails France statehood initiative

The Palestinian president welcomes France’s plan to recognize the Palestinian state if fresh efforts to start Israel-Palestinian talks end in failure.