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December 26, 2019

Political unrest in Iraq creates loophole for terror groups to rise again: official

As the wave of mass protests sweeps across Iraq, there have been more frequent terror attacks in multiple parts of the country, said an Iraqi official, Reuters reports. In...

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December 26, 2019

Erdogan: Turkey to send troops to Libya at Tripoli's request

Turkey will send troops to Libya at the request of Tripoli as soon as next month, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday, putting the north African country’s conflict at...

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December 26, 2019

Storm beaches merchant ship near southern Israeli port

A massive cargo ship drifted onto a beach in southern Israel on Thursday after heavy winds and stormy weather forced the vessel away from its anchor point near the...

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December 26, 2019

WHO voices concern over humanitarian situation in Idlib

Nearly 130,000 civilians have been displaced in Syria’s northwestern province of Idlib, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, Anadolu reports. Some 12 million people are in need of medical assistance...

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December 26, 2019

Migrant boat sinks off eastern Turkey, 7 killed

A total of seven irregular migrants were killed on Thursday when their boat sank in Turkey’s Lake Van, Anadolu reports. The boat carrying 71 irregular migrants capsized in Lake Van off eastern Bitlis...

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December 26, 2019

Oil prices up as market awaits OPEC cuts to take effect

Crude oil prices were up early Thursday on a higher note as the global oil market awaits additional production cuts by OPEC and allies to take effect beginning on...

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December 26, 2019

French arms killed dozens of Yemenis, say Houthi rebels

Yemen’s Houthis accused France on Wednesday of providing arms and logistics to the Arab coalition led by Saudi Arabia fighting the rebel group in the war-ravaged country, Anadolu reports....

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December 26, 2019

China, Russia, Iran to hold joint naval drills starting Friday

China, Iran and Russia will hold joint naval drills starting on Friday in the Indian Ocean and Sea of Oman, China’s Defence Ministry said on Thursday, amid heightened tensions...

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December 26, 2019

Netanyahu faces party leadership challenge ahead of March election

Israel’s embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a fresh challenge to his power on Thursday as his Likud party held leadership primaries in the run-up to a national election,...

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December 26, 2019

Political Quietism in Islam: Sunni and Shi’i Practice and Thought

Events in the Arab world and beyond over the past decade have ignited an intense debate about Islam, Muslims and political engagement. A common theme of western historical research...

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