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UN: Syrian govt., opposition agree to begin drafting constitution

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The Syrian government and opposition groups have agreed to start drafting a new constitution, the United Nations (UN) says. The drafting committee is comprised of 45 members from the Syrian government, opposition, and civil societies.
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Turkey says in talks with US on purchase of F-16s

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The United States has offered selling F-16 aircraft to Turkey in return for its investment in the F-35 programme, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says. Ankara was kicked out of the program after acquiring Russian S-400 missile defence systems.
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Damascus: Israel assassinates ex-Syrian lawmaker

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Israel has reportedly assassinated a former Syrian MP by gunfire in the Golan Heights. Midhat al-Saleh had spent 12 years in an Israeli jail.
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Turkey threatens new military operation in Syria

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has raised the specter of a fresh military operation ‘against Kurdish troops’ in Syria. Ankara’s warning follows the killing of two Turkish special force police in a rocket attack in the war-torn country.
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Lebanon arrests more people following bloody Beirut events

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The Lebanese security service arrested several more people for their involvement in the recent bloody events in Beirut. On Thursday, armed confrontations took place in the streets of the capital which left seven people dead and dozens injured.
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Lebanon army detains nine people following Beirut clashes

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The Lebanese army has announced the arrest of nine people in relation to the deadly unrest in Beirut on Thursday. Lebanese President Michel Aoun has vowed people who were responsible for the violence would be held accountable. The chaos was the worst street violence over a decade in which six people were killed and dozens more injured.
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Saudi FM says Riyadh-Tehran talks ‘cordial’

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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud says talks with Iran have been “cordial”, and described the negotiations between the two countries as “exploratory”. Tehran and Riyadh are showing signs of warming relations after four rounds of talks.
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Iran: Lebanon along with resistance to overcome seditions rooted in Zionist regime

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The Islamic Republic of Iran has condemned the recent killing of the protestors in Lebanon, saying Tehran believes Lebanese government, people and army along with the resistance movement will overcome the seditions and conspiracies that have their roots in the Zionist regime.
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HRW says Saudi takeover of Newcastle aimed at sportswashing

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Human rights groups have strongly criticized the Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle United club. They have accused the monarchy of "sportswashing" to improve its damaged global image.
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Several killed, wounded in Lebanon gunfire

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Heavy gunfire rang out in the Lebanese capital on Thursday during protests against the lead judge investing the fatal Beirut port blast. The incident has claimed at least six lives and left dozens injured. The Lebanese army troops have been deployed to squash the unrest.
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Iranian-Saudi Talks Following Positive Trend: Analyst

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A political commentator says negotiations between Iran and Saudi Arabia will hopefully follow a positive trend, though differences between the two countries remain.
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US rules out normalisation with Syria

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken renewed Washington opposition to normalising relations with Syria under President Bashar al-Assad.
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Qatar calls for (P)GCC engagement with Iran

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Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has urged the (Persian) Gulf Corporation Council ,(P)GCC, to engage with Tehran. The top diplomat says Qatar considers Iran “part of our region”.
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Iran, China topping agenda of Blinken talks with Israel, UAE FMs

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Iran’s nuclear programme and China will be at the top of the agenda of a trilateral meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his counterparts from Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Israeli military transfers tanks to Golan Heights

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The Israeli army has deployed a large number of tanks to the Golan Heights after the Damascus government vowed to reclaim the strategic Syrian region.
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Israel PM to talk Iran in meeting with Putin

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Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett next week in Sochi for talks over a range of issues including Iran's nuclear programme.
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Iranian diplomat slams Zionist regime’s fabricated claims against Iran

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An Iranian diplomat in New York has said the Zionist regime’s fabricated accusations against Iran are a tool the regime constantly uses to cover up its crimes against the Palestinian people.
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Probe into Beirut blast paused again

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A probe into the huge explosion at Beirut port last year has been halted again after two former Lebanese ministers facing charges in the case, lodged a new legal complaint against the investigator.
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Iranian FM congratulates Iraqis on successful vote

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has, in a message, congratulated his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein on the successful holding of the country’s parliamentary vote, describing it as the symbol of the place of democracy in Iraq.
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Diplomats say Iran, Saudi Arabia on verge of normalizing ties

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After four rounds of negotiations, Tehran and Riyah have made progress toward reaching an agreement to ease their years-long confrontation in the Middle East, a foreign diplomat close to the talks said. The official added the two countries have also agreed to reopen consulates.
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Iraqi forces nab senior Daesh member

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Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi announced in a twitter post on Monday that Iraqi forces have arrested the Daesh terrorist group's number two man in a daring overseas operation.
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New Tunisia government approved by president

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Tunisian president Kais Saied has approved the new government selected by Prime Minister Najla Bouden Romdhane. The country has been grappling with a political crisis for months.
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Turkey says US should be honest with Americans about Syria

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Turkey’s foreign minister has accused the US of not telling the truth to Congress or informing its people on Syria. The remark comes in response to Washington's decision to extend the national emergency executive order in Syria.
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Report: Khashoggi killers trained in U.S.

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Four of the Saudi agents who murdered dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey have received paramilitary training in the United States, according to a report. A team of Saudi agents subdued, killed and then dismembered Khashoggi in October 2018 at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
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Polls open in Iraq parliamentary vote

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Iraqis are heading to the polling stations to elect a new parliament. The early vote will see competition among thousads of candidates for 329 seats.
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