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Iraqi forces to retake control of Ramadi ‘within days’
Iraqi forces are on the verge of retaking western Ramadi as they…
High civilian casualties in Russian air strikes in Syria may constitute war crimes: Amnesty International
Moscow-based analyst questions reliance on witness testimony and Amnesty's institutional bias
Tunisian Coast Guard arrests Egyptian fisherman
Egyptian fishermen are frequently detained attempting to fish in foreign waters
State of emergency extended in Tunisia by 2 months
The Tunisian president announced the state of emergency on 24 November after…
Saudi defence forces intercepted missile targeting Southern city of Jazan
The missile was targeting an oil facility owned by Aramco, says Houthi-controlled…
Iraqi troops storm Ramadi to expel ‘Islamic State’
Our troops are moving forward to the city centre, fighting is now…
Does China’s Syria initiative reflect change in its foreign policy?
The Syrian Foreign Minister is visiting China this week
Hezbollah pledges to avenge death of leader killed in purported Israeli airstrike
“"It is our right to respond to his assassination at the time…
Mahmoud Abbas makes official visit to Athens
Palestinian president met with his Greek counterpart and PM Alexis Tsipras
Report: ‘Islamic State’ loses 14 percent of territory
The "Islamic State" has lost 14 percent of the territory it held…