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US Navy cmdr. in prostitution, bribes
A US Navy commander is found guilty in a prostitution and bribery scandal.

A US Navy commander is found guilty in a prostitution and bribery scandal.

Obama’s pick for US military campaign in Afghanistan vows to review proposed troop drawdown.

Clashes erupt in northern Greece during a massive protest gathering by farmers over government-proposed pension reforms.

US President Barack Obama has vowed to fight the Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group in Libya if necessary.

Germany introduces measures that will give nationals from Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia little chance of winning asylum in the European country.

Iraqi government forces, backed by military aircraft, inflict more losses on Daesh Takfiri militants.

The US warns Israel that products imported from the occupied West Bank should not be labeled as “made in Israel.”

An anti-Damascus opposition group, backed by Saudi Arabia, sets a precondition for joining peace talks in Geneva.

Yemeni army forces and allied fighters wrest control of three military bases in Saudi Arabia’s southwestern region of Jizan.

The US has imposed sanctions on two Lebanese men, accusing them of laundering money for Hezbollah.

The International Committee of the Red Cross says a hunger-striking Palestinian inmate is in critical stage.

At least four soldiers are killed in a gun attack and landmine explosion in the troubled northern part of Mali.

An American journalist says the US has serious problems but the media are focusing on the trivial issue of whether Donald Trump will participate in Thursday night’s GOP debate.

Finland intends to expel thousands of asylum seekers it received last year.

Total and the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) signed two key deals during the visit to Paris by the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Several other basic deals over a range of sectors were also signed during the same ceremony.

A charity warns of insufficient aid funding for Syria, urging donors to do more to help those affected by the crisis.

The British Chancellor of Exchequer says he will only initiate selling stake in Lloyds Bank when markets have 'calmed down'

An Iranian official says Iran won’t allow Riyadh undermine efforts for the resolution of the Syria crisis.