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Turkey’s Changing Freedom Deficit

2016-09-18

Erdoğan’s government is by no means the first to compel Turkish citizens to hide their preferences and beliefs

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Taking Turkey Seriously

2016-08-16

hroughout its history, the city on the western side of the Bosphorus Strait separating Europe from Asia has been an epicenter of the relationship between the geopolitical West and East

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US sells tanks, weapons worth more than $1bn to Saudi Arabia

2016-08-10

US State Department has approved sale of more than 130 Abrams battle tanks, 20 armoured recovery vehicles and other equipment

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Detainees beaten, tortured and raped after failed Turkey coup, Amnesty says

2016-07-25

Tens of thousands of supporters of Turkey's ruling and main opposition parties rallied together in support of democracy

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The Night Erdogan Almost Lost Turkey

2016-07-16

Army generals are attempting to topple the president — but whoever comes out on top, Turkish democracy is sure to lose

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Islamic State Kills Dozens in Attack on Shia Shrine

2016-07-10

a series of three suicide bombers attacked the Mausoleum of Sayid Mohammed bin Ali al-Hadi

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IRAQ: DEATH TOLL FROM ISIS-CLAIMED BAGHDAD BOMBINGS CLIMBS TO 213

2016-07-04

Officials increase death toll in what is the worst extremist attack in Iraq for a year

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ISIS claimed Baghdad blast kills at least 75: officials

2016-07-03

The Islamic State group said a suicide car bombing in the capital Baghdad specifically targeted members of the country's Shia Muslim majority

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Prime Minister Abadi visits Fallujah, urges Iraqis to celebrate victory over IS

2016-06-27

Haider al-Abadi says Iraqi forces will soon raise the flag in Islamic State-controlled Mosul

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Boko Haram’s victims — now rescued but on the verge of starvation

2016-06-23

At a remote camp of 24,000 displaced people in the city of Bama, an average of six people have died per day, mostly from diarrhea and malnutrition

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Houthis demand 'unity' president as part of Yemen peace deal

2016-06-23

Houthi movement says peace deal must approve new president, as talks with government of Abd Rabbuh Hadi hit fresh obstacle

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Inside the city of Fallujah, Iraqi forces dodge snipers and car bombs in final fight for the city

2016-06-20

Iraqi special forces recaptured the city’s main hospital, which had been used as a base by the enemy, storming it in the afternoon, but the fight here is not over

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Bahrain detains rights activist as UN official criticises repression

2016-06-13

Raid on home of Nabeel Rajab coincides with UN meeting in Geneva that other activists were barred from attending

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Iraqi forces complete buildup around IS-held Fallujah

2016-05-29

The government launched a large-scale offensive to dislodge IS militants from Fallujah

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Lufthansa flight to Vancouver diverted after man tries to open door and smoke cigarette at 38,000ft

2016-05-25

The Vancouver-bound flight had to divert to Hamburg at short notice so the man could be forcibly removed

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Isis in Iraq: Jihadists unleash death squads as Iraqi forces advance on key stronghold of Fallujah

2016-05-24

The Iraqi government is desperate to retake the city, but Isis is giving orders to kill anyone who tries to flee or surrender

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IRAQ LAUNCHES MILITARY OPERATION TO LIBERATE ISIS-HELD FALLUJAH

2016-05-24

"We are beginning the operation to liberate Fallujah,"

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U.S. Worried ISIS Playing a New Game in Baghdad

2016-05-22

American commanders are growing concerned that a recent spate of deadly bombings in Baghdad will cause the Iraqi government to lose focus on an upcoming assault on Mosul

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Protesters storm Baghdad's Green Zone again, dozens hurt

2016-05-21

Dozens of demonstrators were injured by tear gas and live fire, witnesses said. Some security personnel were stabbed, according to a military statement

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Senate 9/11 Bill Could Sour Saudi Relations For Obama’s White House — and the Next

2016-05-18

President Barack Obama was unlikely to sign the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act if it passes the House

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Panama businessman considered 'world's top money-launderer' arrested by US authorities

2016-05-08

Nidal Waked is accused of running an organisation that facilitated money laundering for international drug traffickers

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