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Withdrawal of US forces from Syria linked to Daesh prisoners’ escape: Report

Experts believe a Trump decision to withdraw US soldiers from Syria is linked to the escape of Daesh prisoners.

Japan refuses to join US ‘coalition’ in Middle East

Japan refuses to join a US “coalition” in Middle East waters, is considering sending its warships in a separate plan.

UK, EU have new draft Brexit deal

Sporadic clashes reported in Syrian border town despite Turkish truce

Machine gun fire and shelling could be heard from one part of the town of Ras al-Ayn.

‘Facebook actively helping Trump spread lies and misinformation’: Elizabeth Warren

Senator Elizabeth Warren has said that Facebook “is actively helping Trump spread lies and misinformation.”

Greece: Pro-Kurdish protesters hold rally outside US consulate in Thessaloniki

Hundreds of Kurds and pro-Kurdish protesters gathered outside the US Consulate in Thessaloniki on Thursday to protest the US withdrawal from northern Syria and Turkey’s military operations in the area.

Millions of Arba’een pilgrims from around the world gather in Karbala

A record number of Iranians has been reported this year.

La Liga: Barcelona prepare to face Eibar

La Liga champions Barcelona of Spain have been gearing up to travel to Basque region to play against Eibar.

US detention of Iranian scientist ‘very disturbing’

Canadian journalist Eric Walberg says US detention of Iranian scientist Masoud Soleimani is “very disturbing.”

Turkish-backed forces using white phosphorus against Kurds: Report

Foreign Policy has received photos showing kids in Ras al-Ayn with chemical burns on the chest and face.

Venezuela’s wage policy sparks mixed reactions

Following an order by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to increase the monthly minimum wage this week, some experts say this policy boosts hyperinflation and undermines the value of workers’ salaries.

Catalonia march for freedom draws thousands

Thousands of protesters in Catalonia have begun a 100 km journey on foot to the region’s capital to demand the acquittal of their political leaders who were given long jail terms for the 2017 referendum bid.

Trump likens Turkey’s offensive against Kurds to a schoolyard fight

US President Donald Trump has likened Turkey’s military offensive against Syrian Kurds to a schoolyard fight.

Turkey, US have no right to create safe zone in Syria: Analyst

Political commentator Ken Stone says Turkey and the United States have no right to establish a safe zone in Syria.

Trump to host G7 summit at his Florida golf resort, sparking criticism

US President Donald Trump will host next year’s G7 summit at his Florida golf resort, a move Democrats and others have criticized.

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Andy Murray reaches European Open quarter-finals

The former world No. 1 Andy Murray has cruised into the quarter-finals of the European Open.

Iran’s pharmaceutical industry

Pelosi, Schumer call US-Turkey agreement on Syria offensive ‘sham’

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday called a US-Turkey agreement on a pause in Ankara’s offensive in northeastern Syria a “sham.”

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Catalonia violence continues as leaders call for calm

Three days of angry demonstrations have rocked the regional Catalonian capital Barcelona.

Big doubts surround Brexit despite Brussels deal

EU leaders endorse a new Brexit deal at a summit in Brussels, but it could fail to win sufficient support when British parliamentarians vote on it this Saturday.

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Protest in Lebanon over tax hike plan

Scores of people are protesting in Beirut over the government’s plans to impose new taxes amid a harsh economic crisis in the country.

Perry tells Trump he will resign as energy secretary

Rick Perry, the former governor of Texas who has become engulfed in the Ukraine scandal, said he would resign as secretary of energy.