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UN Security Council “urges” world to help Iraqi government

The UN Security Council yesterday urged world governments to help Iraq cope with a humanitarian crisis sparked by an offensive…

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Hamas armed wing urges no truce extension if demands not met

The armed wing of Hamas called on Palestinian negotiators in Cairo not to extend a 72-hour truce unless their demands,…

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China to build lighthouses on disputed islands in defiance of U.S. calls

China plans to build lighthouses on five islands in the South China Sea, state media reported on Thursday, in defiance of…

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Prince William set to become ‘air ambulance helicopter pilot’

Britain’s Prince William, second-in-line to the throne, is to start work as an air ambulance helicopter pilot next year, his…

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Google removes Bomb Gaza app from its ‘Play Store’ smart phones applications site

Amidst growing public outrage Google has removed the ‘Bomb Gaza’ game from its Play Store.  People were reportedly incensed with…

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Obama seeks to ease Gaza isolation

President Barack Obama yesterday backed Egyptian efforts to negotiate a durable Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza but also called for a…

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Death toll from Baghdad car bombs rises to 47

The death toll from car bomb attacks on crowded markets in Baghdad yesterday climbed to 47, police said. Islamic State…

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Soldier who killed U.S. general spent three years in Afghan army

The Afghan who opened fire on a high-ranking delegation visiting a military complex in Kabul, killing U.S. Major General Harold…

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Saudi Men prohibited from marrying women belong to 4 countries including Pakistan

Saudi men have been prohibited from marrying women from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Chad and Myanmar, says a report in Makkah daily…

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