Middle East
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Iran recognizes Iraq's interests better than any other side: Masjidi
Aug 29, 2020 20:50The ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Baghdad stated that Tehran does not intend to interfere in the internal affairs of Iraq and recognizes the national interests of this country better than any other party.
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Mourners mark Tasu'a in holy shrine of Imam Hussein
Aug 29, 2020 17:18Millions of Muslims around the world are commemorating Tasu'a, the 9th day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram, ahead of the day that witnessed the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam al-Hussein Bin Ali [AS].
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UN extends Lebanon peace mission by one year
Aug 29, 2020 07:30The UN on Friday renewed its peace mission in Lebanon for a year but reduced its troop capacity.
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Muslim Brotherhood leader arrested in Egypt
Aug 28, 2020 21:38Egyptian authorities on Friday arrested a top leader of the Muslim Brotherhood hiding in an apartment in Cairo, officials said.
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Muharram mourning ceremonies at the eve of Tasua and Ashura amid Corona outbreak
Aug 28, 2020 14:44Shiite Muslims across the world especially in Iraq attend Muharram mourning ceremonies to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions in the Battle of Karbala in the year 680 A.D.
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Tehran Damascus underscore strengthening economic cooperation
Aug 28, 2020 10:58Iran and Syria stressed the need to strengthen cooperation between Damascus and Tehran in the field of infrastructure, housing, and the use of Iran's experience in the rapid construction of residential areas and desalination stations.
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Armed clashes near Beirut leave two dead, 3 wounded
Aug 28, 2020 09:14Clashes broke out Thursday night between rival gunmen at the southern entrance of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, leaving two people dead and three wounded.
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A motorcycle bomb blast kills at least one in northeastern Syria
Aug 28, 2020 03:56News outlets reported on Thursday night that a motorcycle bomb had exploded in the town of Ras al-Ain in the northeastern Syrian province of Hasakah.
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A rocket hit near US Embassy in Baghdad
Aug 28, 2020 02:03Iraqi media reported on Thursday night that a rocket had struck near the US embassy in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
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Iraqi foreign affairs commission warns of US delay in withdrawing troops
Aug 27, 2020 21:43The Iraqi parliament's foreign relations committee has warned that the United States is trying to delay the withdrawal of troops from Iraq by taking a three-year deadline.
