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Did Netanyahu visit Saudi Arabia in mysterious Tel Aviv-Riyadh flight?

An unidentified jet has recently flown from Tel Aviv to Riyadh, causing many to question who was aboard the mysterious flight.

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Justice Department review of Russia probe turns into criminal inquiry

The Justice Department has shifted its review of the Russia probe to a criminal investigation, a person familiar with the matter said Thursday.

Russia says all US troops must leave Syria as Pentagon plans to keep them

“As for the presence of American soldiers in Syria, our position is well known,” the Kremlin said.

North Korea tells the South it wants ‘shabby’ Mt Kumgang resort rebuilt

North Korea calls on the South to rebuild its ‘shabby’ facilities on its soil.

Iran warns EU path of diplomacy getting narrower every day

Iran has warned European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal that the path to diplomacy is getting narrower and more impassable every day.

West’s hacking allegations aimed at ‘driving a wedge’ between Iran, Russia: Moscow

Russia says the West’s recent hack allegations are aimed at driving a wedge between Tehran and Moscow.

California power outages hit more than 500,000 amid high winds and fires across the state

More than half a million people woke up without power Thursday as California faces hot weather, strong winds and fast-moving wildfires.

White House may keep 500 troops in Syria to control oil fields: Report

The White House is planning to keep 500 US troops in northeastern Syria to guard oil fields there, according to a report.

Iraqi PM says protests allowed but violence not tolerated

Iraq’s Adul-Mahdi has warned that while people are free to protest against government, violence won’t be tolerated.

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Trump’s impeachment inevitable now: Ex-Senate foreign policy analyst

Trump’s impeachment by Democrats is inevitable now as they want to stop him from getting the US forces out of the Middle East, James Jatras says.

Spain exhumes remains of former dictator Franco

The Spanish government has transferred the remains of former dictator Francisco Franco to a family crypt in a municipal cemetery near Madrid.

Russian patrols drive through northeastern Syria

A Russian military patrol drives through the Syrian border town of Qamishli.

Anti, pro-government protesters clash in Bolivia

Opposition demonstrators and anti-government protesters clash after Bolivian President Evo Morales declared victory in disputed elections.

Germany: Berlin students rally to ‘stop the war in northeastern Syria’

Students occupied several classrooms in protest of the Turkish military incursion into northern Syria.

Pinera says demands of Chileans ‘loud and clear,’ protests begin anew

Chile’s president and lawmakers prepared to push forward social equality reforms as protesters hit the streets again.

Migrants found dead in a lorry in UK identified as Chinese nationals

39 migrants found dead in the back of a lorry in Essex have been identified as Chinese nationals.

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Presidential election candidates council accuses IEC of fraud

Post-election atmosphere in Afghanistan remains volatile due to political tensions and election fraud allegations. 

Lebanese president addresses nation amid ongoing protests

Lebanese President Michel Aoun says he is ready to hold talks with protesters to find the best solution to the country’s economic crisis.

Kurdish-led forces start withdrawing from border towns in NE Syria

The Kurdish-led forces have started withdrawing from towns near the Syria-Turkey border.

South Korean PM meets Japan’s Abe, seeks mended fences

Japanese President Abe Shinzo has met South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon in the first high-level diplomatic engagement between the two states since a recent trade spat saw Seoul –Tokyo relations plummet.

India citizenship bill targeting Muslims

India is planning a crackdown on illegal immigration through a citizenship bill which could leave millions of people stateless.

Trump will ‘renege’ on any possible trade deal with China: Analyst

US President Donald Trump will “renege” on any possible trade deal it reaches with China