IRAQ
10 civilians killed in Iraq attacks
Multiple attacks kill at least 10 civilians in Iraq’s Baghdad Province.
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GERMANY
Syria talks serious bid to end crisis: Berlin
Germany says the Vienna talks are a first serious attempt to end the violence in Syria.
MILITARY
ISIL war needs 'boots on ground': US
The US military will require “boots on the ground” in Syria and Iraq to fight ISIL, the head of the US Air Force said.
TURKEY
Turkey to hit Syria if threatened: Davutoglu
The Turkish prime minister says Ankara will respond to any threats emerging from Syria.
SYRIA
Militants shell Syria’s Latakia, kill 22
A militant mortar attack kills nearly two dozen people in Syria’s strategic city of Latakia.
ECONOMY
Grain traders lining up for Iran business
A new Bloomberg report says world’s major grain traders are standing in line to start business in Iran after international sanctions against the country are removed.
AFGHANISTAN
1000s of Afghans protest Shia killings
Thousands of Afghans hold a major demonstration in Ghazni Province to denounce slaughter of Hazara Shia Muslims.
POLITICS
Iran arrests 40 over terror attacks
Iran says it has arrested more than 40 terrorists operatives and thwarted several terrorist plots nationwide.
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Maldives lifts state of emergency
Maldives says the state of emergency has been lifted due to improvement in the security situation.
TURKEY
EU censures Turkey rights record
The European Union blasts Turkey for failing to respect human rights and media freedom.
EU
EU sees some UK demands as ‘problematic’
The EU says some issues raised by Britain’s Cameron for reform in the bloc are highly problematic.
ENERGY
Iran to build, buy overseas oil refineries
Iran announces plan to build or buy oil refineries in other countries in order to guarantee long-term sale of its crude oil.
FOREIGN POLICY
'Obama, Bibi agree on increased US aid'
In a closed-door meeting, Obama and Netanyahu reportedly agreed to an increase in US military aid to Israel.
POLITICS
"Russian flight high probably bombed"
British foreign secretary says there is a high probability that the Russian flight was bombed by an ISIL supporter.
ENERGY
Russia: Oil prices mar barter plan with Iran
An oil-for-assets barter deal between Iran and Russia is still in force but low oil prices are preventing them from implementing the arrangement, a Russian official says.
PALESTINE
Detentions can’t stifle Intifada: Hamas
The Palestinian movement Hamas says Israel’s recent abductions will fail to suppress Intifada.
RUSSIA
Russia minister denies doping accusations
Moscow rejects a report that accused Russian athletes of being involved in “systematic doping.”
POLITICS
US think tank slammed over Netanyahu visit
Staffers of the Center for American Progress have criticized the think thank for hosting Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu.
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