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Mosul battle: EU 'should prepare for returning jihadists'
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Russian & Syrian military to organize 8-hour ‘humanitarian pause’ in Aleppo on Oct. 20
Six more humanitarian corridors will be opened for the evacuation of civilians from Aleppo, he added.
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Battle for Mosul begins: Iraqi and Kurdish forces launch assault on Isis stronghold
Iraqi prime minister Haider al-Abadi orders military offensive to recapture city that has been under Islamic State control
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Putin: White House uses Russia scaremongering to manipulate Americans
The Obama administration is dragging Russia into the US presidential election to manipulate American voters for the benefit of Hillary Clinton, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, adding that email revelations have nothing to do with Russia's interests.
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Russia deploys nuclear-capable missiles on NATO doorstep
Estonian media reported on Friday that Russia was shipping Iskanders on a civilian vessel in the Baltic sea.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas hospitalised for heart tests
PALESTINIAN president Mahmoud Abbas has been hospitalised for a heart test but the 81-year-old’s health was reported to be normal, officials said.
‘I stopped Netanyahu from catastrophic attack on Iran’ – Peres’ statement concealed ‘til death
In a statement that was not to be made public until his death, the former Israeli President told Jerusalem Post he stopped PM Benjamin Netanyahu from a “catastrophic” military strike against Iran, at the time the world leaders were engaged in nuclear deal talks.
Shimon Peres funeral: Leaders hail legacy of former Israeli leader
World leaders have hailed the vision of the late Israeli leader, Shimon Peres, as he was laid to rest days after his death at the age of 93.
Shimon Peres, former Israeli president, dies aged 93
Shimon Peres, who served twice as Israel's prime minister and once as president, has died at the age of 93.
Syria conflict: US and UK rhetoric 'unacceptable' - Russia
Russia has criticised the US and UK for using "unacceptable" tone and rhetoric in speeches on Syria at the UN, after being accused of "barbarism".
No more unilateral concessions in Syria – Russian envoy to UN
He dismissed criticism of the Syrian army, expressed at the Security Council meeting by the US, France and the UK, over the latest offensive in eastern Aleppo.
Syria war: Rebels 'regrouping' under ceasefire - Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Syrian rebel groups are exploiting the current ceasefire to regroup.
Colin Powell says Israel has 200 nukes in leaked email
Israel is not a signatory of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and maintains a policy of nuclear ambiguity, refusing to speak about its rumored nuclear arsenal and never even going as far as to admit that it has possession of nuclear weapons.
Former Israeli President Shimon Peres suffers stroke
The 93-year-old reported to be stable and fully conscious after being rushed to hospital
Syria war: Cessation of hostilities comes into effect
A cessation of hostilities has come into effect in Syria, although it is unclear how widely it will be observed.
Syria ceasefire begins, Damascus says will last 7 days
The Russian and US-brokered nationwide ceasefire in Syria has come into effect, beginning at 7pm Damascus time (16:00 GMT). The Russian Defense Ministry says Moscow will continue airstrikes targeting terrorists.
Islamic State: Abu Muhammad al-Adnani 'killed in Aleppo'
One of the longest-serving and most prominent leaders of so-called Islamic State (IS) has been killed in Syria, IS-affiliated media say.
Uber suspends services in Abu Dhabi
Taxi-hailing company Uber has suspended its service in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Syria war: US warns over Turkish-Kurdish violence
The US says fighting between Turkey, pro-Turkish rebels and Kurdish-aligned forces in northern Syria is "unacceptable" and must stop.
Israel shells Syria after stray mortar crosses into its territory
The IDF says it has attacked a Syrian Army launch site near Israel’s border in the Golan Heights, after a Syrian mortar landed inside Israeli territory. The initial incident produced no casualties or damage, according to Israeli media.
