Syrian and Jordanian army and intelligence chiefs meet over drug war along border
Amman (Reuters) – Army and security chiefs from Jordan and Syria met on Sunday to curb a growing drug trade
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Former Iraqi Kurdish intelligence official killed in car explosion -source
Baghdad (Reuters) – A former senior member of an intelligence agency linked to a powerful Iraqi Kurdish party was killed
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Sudan war enters 100th day as mediation attempts fail
(Reuters) – Clashes flared in parts of Sudan on the 100th day of the war on Sunday as mediation attempts by regional
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Qatar bourse gains on rising oil prices; Egypt falls
(Reuters) – Qatar’s stock market ended higher on Sunday in response to Friday’s rise in oil prices, while the Saudi
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German defence minister cancels Iraq trip over protests
Frankfurt (Reuters) – German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has cancelled a planned trip to Iraq and Jordan, a ministry spokesperson
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UAE pledges $100 million to support countries affected by irregular immigration
(Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates has pledged $100 million to support development projects in countries affected by irregular immigration,
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Leaders of the UAE and Saudi Arabia extend their condolences to the Emir of Qatar
Dubai – According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), on Saturday, Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia,
Read MoreAt least four dead in attack in Iran’s Zahedan, Tasnim reports
Dubai (Reuters) – At least four road police patrol officers were killed in a “terrorist” attack in the mostly Sunni
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Treaty that created modern Turkey still evokes pain for some, 100 years after signing
Lausanne (Reuters) – The Treaty of Lausanne that formed modern Turkey is still cherished by some but remains a disappointment
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Iraqis protest over Koran desecration; Iran condemns Sweden
Baghdad (Reuters) – Several thousand Iraqis demonstrated in Baghdad on Saturday over the burning or damaging of the Koran during
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