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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during his meeting with mukhtars at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, November 26, 2015. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

Erdogan, Barzani Tackle Combating Terrorism, Economic Issues

by Said Abdul Razzak | Feb 27, 2017 | Middle East

Ankara – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received on Sunday head of Iraq’s Kurdish region Masoud Barzani, who is on a visit to Istanbul. At the entrance of the welcoming lounge at Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul, it was surprising to see the...

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Iraqi armored vehicles advance toward the Dindan neighborhood in western Mosul on February 25. AFP

Iraqi Forces Seek to Link West Mosul with East

by Dalshad Abdullah | Feb 27, 2017 | Middle East

Mosul – Iraqi forces were close from capturing the fourth bridge in the southernmost of Mosul aiming to link the west and east banks of the Tigris River and allow troops to bring in reinforcements and supplies for fighting ISIS in the western part of the city....

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) is seen with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani during a welcoming ceremony at the
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Iranian-Turkish Ties Swing between Clash and Joint Concerns

by Thaer Abbas | Feb 27, 2017 | Features

Beirut – Relations between Iran and Turkey are witnessing a new wave of tension as a result of their huge differences over regional issues, mainly Syria. But according to observers, this tension is not expected to result in the eruption of the 13th round of...

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Oscars are arguably the most prestigious awards of the seasons
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Oscars 2017: Hollywood vs Washington

by Mohammed Rouda | Feb 27, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

Los Angeles – Millions of people were eagerly waiting on Sunday evening to watch the Oscars’ Festival to celebrate the best movies of 2016, marking the 89th edition of the Academy Awards since 1929, when the First World War movie “Wings” won the first...

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques graces dinner banquet held by King of Malaysia (SPA)

King Salman: Saudi Arabia Stands Fully Behind Islamic Causes

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Feb 27, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Kuala Lumpur – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz said that his country stands behind Islamic causes across the world. Speaking during a banquet held in his honor by King of Malaysia, Sultan Mohammed V, the Saudi King said: “We confirm...