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Russia Denies Reports of Its Ambassador’s Assassination in Yemen

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Russia has dismissed reports by Saudi media outletd that claimed Russian Ambassador to Yemen has been shot and killed in the capital city, Sana’a.
Crisis

Iraqi Forces One Step Closer to Liberation of Mosul

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Iraqi Special Forces have pushed forward to reach a second bridge that links eastern Mosul to the city’s west, which is still fully controlled by the ISIS terrorist group, a military statement said on Friday.
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Iran to Host Conference on Iran-Arab Cultural Dialogue

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The first edition of Iran-Arab World Cultural Dialogue Conference will be held in Tehran and Mashhad.
Crisis

Israeli Regime Bombs Military Airport in Damascus: Syria

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Syria says Israeli jets have bombed the Mezzeh military airport west of Damascus, accusing Tel Aviv of supporting terrorism.
Crisis

ISIS Executioner Captured Alive in Mosul: Police Commander

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A local police commander says one of the most notorious executioners of ISIS terrorist group has been detained alive.
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US and Britain’s Clout in Mideast Has Decreased: Kuwaiti Politician

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Former Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammad al-Sabah al-Salem al-Sabah referred to the decreasing power of Western countries in the Middle East and highlighted the growing influence of such countries as Iran and Russia.
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Carlos Queiroz Once Again Escapes: This Time to Iran!

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Some Arab media has referred to the recent resignation of Carlos Queiroz, the Portuguese coach of Iran national football team, as his “escape from Iran”. Now, after his return to Iran, what should be said?
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MPs in Turkish Parliament Start Fighting Each Other (+Video)

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Scuffles between Turkish lawmakers from the ruling AK Party and main opposition Republican's People Party (CHP) broke out on Wednesday during a debate at general assembly on constitutional changes.
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Palestinian Resistance Group Hacks Israeli Soldiers’ Cell Phones

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Posing as attractive young women, the operatives of Palestinian Resistance Group Hamas managed to hack dozens of Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) soldiers' cell phones in an attempt to acquire intelligence on IDF’s presence near the Gaza border.
Americas

Obama Has 9 Days Left to Destroy the World: Russian Spokeswoman

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Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova expressed her concern over the unpredictability of the Obama administration's actions on Facebook.
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Jordanian School Textbook Calls Avicenna an Apostate

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The textbook of an elementary school in Jordan has referred to renowned Persian physician and scientist Avicenna an “impious unbeliever”.
Cinema

Cultural Revolution in Saudi Arabia: Will Saudis Finally Be Allowed to Go to Cinema?

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This year, the Saudi General Authority for Entertainment has some plans whose implementation would enrage extremist clergies of this country.
Foreign Policy

Iranian Delegation to Visit Saudi Arabia in February for Hajj Talks

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An Iranian official announced that an Iranian delegation will be dispatched to Saudi Arabia next month to discuss the possible attendance of Iranian pilgrims in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.
Human Rights

Saudi Arabia Keeps on Oppressing Political Activists

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By arresting two political activists, Saudi Arabia has once again provoked international reactions.
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Increased Security Measures in Turkey amid Constitutional Reform

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Security measures in Turkey have been heightened in the wake of Turkish Parliament’s plan to ratify the Constitutional reforms that enhance the authority of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Human Rights

Saudi Newspaper Portrays Foreign Workers as Rats

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The London-based Saudi newspaper Al-Hayat has drawn negative reactions after publishing an insulting cartoon about foreign workers in the Arab kingdom.
Africa

President Zuma Calls on South Africans to Show Solidarity with Palestinians

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South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has called on South Africans not to visit Israel in order to show solidarity with the people of Palestine.
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Photos of Egyptian Kids Getting Married Spark Outrage in Arab Media

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Media reports of the ‘engagement’ of two Egyptian children, a 7-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl, have sparked uproar for what could potentially be among the youngest victims of child marriage.
Crisis

5 Iranian Pilgrims Killed in Huge Blaze in Karbala

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Several people, including at least five Iranians, have lost their lives in a huge blaze in a hotel in central parts of Iraqi holy city of Karbala on Saturday evening.
Crisis

Over 60 Killed and Wounded in Fresh Baghdad Explosion

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A car bomb explosion in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad has killed and wounded dozens of people according to media reports.
Foreign Policy

US Just Pretending to Be Pacifist on Issue of Palestine: Iranian MPs

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A number of Iranian MPs believe that despite adopting a more moderate policy towards the issue of Palestine, the US is just following its own interests in the Middle East.
Foreign Policy

Advisor to Iran’s Leader Hails Turkey’s Withdrawal of Forces from Iraq

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Ali Akbar Velayati, an international advisor to Iran’s Leader, hailed Turkey’s decision to pull its troops out of a town near Mosul in north of Iraq, expressing the hope for a thaw in relations between Turkey and Syria as well.
Crisis

First Civilian Airplane Lands in Aleppo Int’l Airport

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A first airplane has taken off from the international airport in the Syrian city of Aleppo in four years, during which the airport was closed due to the militancy in the Arab country.
Foreign Policy

Riyadh’s Support for Terrorism Root Cause of Chaos in Middle East: Iranian Spokesman

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed the recent allegations leveled by Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman against Tehran, saying Riyadh’s support for terrorists is the source of chaos in the Middle East.
Foreign Policy

Iran Deplores Certain Arab States for Hosting Israeli Regime’s Diplomats

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A senior member of Iranian Parliament condemned certain Arab countries in the Middle East for hosting delegations from the Zionist regime of Israel.
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