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Trump’s integration policies build on Gulf, Turkey ties and Syria success
Iran’s influence, and the potential for renewed conflict, complicate progress in Iraq.
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Trump’s integration policies build on Gulf, Turkey ties and Syria success
Iran’s influence, and the potential for renewed conflict, complicate progress in Iraq.
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Explainer-What do we know about flydubai flight 1073?
LONDON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Here is what we know, and don't know, about the reported attempt by the copilot of flydubai flight 1073 to crash the plane on September…
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Saudis plan assault on Houthis to break Red Sea chokehold
By Timour Azhari and Mubasher BukhariRIYADH, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is planning an offensive against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, with options being considered including a coastal push…
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Exclusive-Carney plans to visit Turkey this month, sources say
By Jonathan Spicer, Promit Mukherjee and David LjunggrenOTTAWA, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to visit Turkey this month to meet PresidentTayyip Erdogan in what would…
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Iraq says 40 daily Iranian flights cleared to fly to and from Najaf
Oct 2 (Reuters) - Iranian airlines excluding Mahan Air are allowed 40 daily flights to and from Iraq's Najaf international airport, the Iraqi prime minister's office said on Friday, following…
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Europe agrees to release stocked diesel oil, Trump says
WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Europe has agreed to release a "massive amount" of diesel oil stocks, as the price of the…
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Pakistan says Mecca pact members to hold emergency talks on engaging Houthis
By Ariba ShahidISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Pakistan's foreign minister said Iran has suggested engaging Yemen's Houthis politically after attacks by the group, an idea a committee of the Mecca…
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Israeli officials to question co-pilot of flydubai flight, source says
By Alexander CornwellTEL AVIV, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Israeli officials are expected to question the co-pilot who allegedly attempted to crash a commercial passenger flight from Dubai bound for Tel…
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Italy says EU naval mission in Red Sea still insufficient
ROME, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said on Friday that contributions to an EU naval mission protecting Red Sea shipping remain insufficient, as Rome presses allies…