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Baghdad: At least 20 killed in twin suicide bombing
The ministry said the first suicide bomber had rushed into the market and claimed to feel sick so that people would gather around…
Trump bestows rare award on Bahrain king
Announcing his bestowal of the Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander, on King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Trump also paid tribute…
Palestinian president announces elections for first time in 15 years
A long-standing rivalry between the two main Palestinian factions was seen as a leading factor in stalling progress towards a new…
Iran tests suicide drones amid strained relations with US
They have a range of 4,000 kilometers, it said.The two-day drills started on Tuesday and also involved successful tests of…
Iran to enrich uranium up to 20 percent, says UN nuclear watchdog
Iran's parliament passed a law last month which had mention of enrichment of uranium. The law was passed in response to the…
Israel targets militant sites in Gaza in response to rocket fire
.Sirens had sounded earlier in the southern port city of Ashkelon and the area surrounding the Gaza Strip."Two rockets were fired…
Iraq devalues currency amid economic crisis
The embattled nation’s central bank is taking the steps to avoid depleting its foreign-currency reserves, with the government last…
Purchase of S-400 missile system by Turkey would endanger US forces: Mike…
“Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke this week with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu to discuss the December 14…
Iran begins construction of new underground nuclear facility as tensions…
While the purpose of the building remains unclear, any work at Fordo likely will trigger new concern in the waning days of the…
Iran executes journalist who helped inspire anti-government protests
Those demonstrations, which began at the end of 2017, represented the biggest challenge to Iran since the 2009 Green Movement…