Thu, 2018-11-22 22:27 ANKARA: Wednesday’s announcement by Defense Secretary Jim Mattis that the US is set to install “observation posts” along parts of the Syrian-Turkish border has sparked debate about its possible security repercussions. The declared aim is to strengthen … read more
Author: AFP ID: 1542895182976960900 Thu, 2018-11-22 13:19 Baghdad: Iraqi authorities began removing cement walls surrounding Baghdad’s Green Zone on Thursday in preparation for a partial reopening of the high-security enclave, an Iraqi official and correspondents said. The Green Zone became … read more
Author: daniel fountain ID: 1542891582406624300 Thu, 2018-11-22 16:09 BEIRUT: The Lebanese people celebrated the 75th anniversary of their country’s independence on Wednesday. On the eve of the traditional military parade in the heart of Beirut, President Michel Aoun told the … read more
Author: Reuters ID: 1542890193976409600 Thu, 2018-11-22 12:10 VIENNA: Iran is implementing its side of its nuclear deal with major powers, the UN atomic watchdog policing the pact reaffirmed on Thursday, two weeks after the latest wave of reimposed US sanctions … read more
The Australian Government welcomes the news that a 34-year-old Afghan man was today sentenced to nine years jail by the District Court of Western Australia for his involvement in the smuggling of 13 people. read more