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A view shows Tehran’s skyline at night with the Milad tower, the sixth tallest tower in the world, Iran May 3, 2016. REUTERS/Marius Bosch

Arrests Increase in Iran

by Adel al-Salmi | Jul 30, 2016 | World

London – Iranian authorities continue to arrest Azeri people days after the crisis following the publication of an article mocking the ethnic group in a newspaper. The minority group of Turkish descents Qashqai joined the anti-racist protests in the four Azeri...

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Opinion: The Failure of the Kerry – Lavrov Agreement

by Tariq Alhomayed | Jul 30, 2016 | Opinion

Our newspaper published an exclusive story about the Kerry-Lavrov agreement on the Syria crisis two days ago. It summarised what the US Secretary of State John Kerry communicated to his European counterparts in Brussels, after his lengthy meetings with the Russian...

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This file photo taken on May 30, 2016 shows a general view of damaged buildings following heavy fightings between government troops and Kurdish fighters after the curfew on May 30, 2016 in the majority Kurdish city town of Yuksekova, southeastern Turkey near the border with Iraq and Iran.
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Turkey Kills 35 in Foiling PKK Attack at Military Base

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jul 30, 2016 | Middle East

Turkey’s army foiled a Kurdish attempt to storm a base in the southeastern Hakkari province early on Saturday, killing 35 militants, military officials said. The militants attempted to take the base in three different groups, but were spotted by aerial...

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Residents queue to receive new and second-hand clothes as part of humanitarian aid at a school in Aleppo. File photo. © Muzaffar Salman / Reuters

International Criticism over Russian “Humanitarian” Plan in Aleppo

by Taha Abed alWahed | Jul 30, 2016 | Middle East

Moscow – Amid continuous Russian announcements of plans in Syria, actual intentions are becoming unclear especially with ongoing negotiations with the Americans on exchanging military expertise. Both parties confirm that this will lead to a tangible change on the...

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Pedestrians walk on a street in front of the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, July 15, 2015. REUTERS/Yuya Shino

Helicopter Money: Why Some Economists Are Talking About Dropping Money from the Sky

by Neil Irwin | Jul 30, 2016 | Business

For years, central banks have been doing everything they can think of to try to get higher inflation and stronger growth. The next step just may be a metaphorical helicopter, high above Tokyo. The Bank of Japan met Friday to decide on the next steps in its long battle...