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At least 8,000 civilians displaced by fighting in west Mosul
The United Nations says some 8,000 people have fled west Mosul since Iraqi forces launched their operations to rid that part of the city from Daesh…
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Asian imports of Iran’s oil up about 70%
The latest market figures show that imports of Iranian crude oil by Asia's four main buyers increased by about 70 percent in January. Figures released by…
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Turkey slams Austria over anti-Erdogan referendum stance
Ankara has denounced Vienna’s stance on the country’s upcoming constitutional referendum after Austria’s top diplomat said the Turkish president cannot hold campaign events in the Central…
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IMF hails Iran’s post-sanctions economic performance
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has hailed Iran’s ability to achieve what it has described as an impressive economic recovery after the removal of multiple-year sanctions…
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Iraqi troops make headway against Daesh in western Mosul
Iraqi government soldiers and their allied forces have made more achievements in their push to take back the western flank of the strategic northern city of…
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Syria opposition likely to meet Russian officials as Geneva talks continue
As talks on a political resolution of the conflict in Syria continue in Geneva, the Syrian opposition seeks to meet with Russian officials in an attempt…
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Iran says ECO needs to be restructured
Iran says it remains committed to supporting the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) but says ECO needs to be restructured to increase its efficiency. Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad…
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Eight dead in fresh Saudi airstrikes on Yemen
At least seven people have lost their lives and several others sustained injuries when Saudi fighter jets carried out a raft of aerial attacks against residential…
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German FM urges Turkey to release journalist
German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel has rebuked Turkey’s continued detention of a journalist who worked for a German daily, calling the move both unnecessary and unjust.…
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Iraqi forces, allies make new gains in west Mosul battle
Iraqi forces make further gains against the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group in western Mosul as tens of thousands of fighters are punching through the defenses of…
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Iran’s missile might for deterrence: IRGC
A commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the Islamic Republic’s missile capabilities are aimed at increasing the country’s deterrent power. “We are confident…
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Homs attacks aim to spoil Syria peace talks: UN envoy
The UN special envoy for Syria has warned that the latest deadly attacks in Homs are aimed at sabotaging the ongoing Geneva peace talks between the…