Iraqi forces on Friday took control of the last district in the oil-rich province of Kirkuk still …
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MENA News
Islamic State in Raqqa mounts last stand around city stadium
by Yomna Yasserby Yomna YasserU.S.-backed militias said on Tuesday they are battling Islamic State around Raqqa stadium, the jihadists’ last foothold …
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International News
Rights groups sue Trump administration over travel ban
by Yomna Yasserby Yomna YasserHuman rights organisations announced Friday they are suing the Trump administration over the latest version of the …
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U.S.-backed Syrian militias have taken the historic old city of Raqqa and its ancient mosque as they …
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MENA News
Iraqi forces say they have broken through Islamic State lines in Tal Afar
by Yomna Yasserby Yomna YasserIraqi government forces broke through Islamic State’s lines inside Tal Afar on Friday, reaching the old city …
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Industry & Trade
McDonald’s to close 169 outlets in India in franchise battle
by Yomna Yasserby Yomna YasserMcDonald’s India has announced it will close nearly 170 McDonald’s outlets in northern and eastern India after …
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International News
US says aircraft to help Philippines fight pro-ISIS militants
by Yomna Yasserby Yomna YasserThe United States has been providing the Philippines with surveillance capabilities, training, information and aircraft to help …
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International News
Philippines says Islamist fighters trapped in corner of besieged town
by Yomna Yasserby Yomna YasserIslamist militants holed up in a southern Philippines town have been cornered and their firepower is flagging, …
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International News
U.S. joins battle as Philippines takes losses in besieged city
by Yomna Yasserby Yomna YasserU.S. special forces have joined the battle to crush Islamist militants holed up in a southern Philippines …
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MENA News
US-backed Syrian force starts battle to capture Raqqa from ISIS
by Yomna Yasserby Yomna YasserThe U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said on Tuesday it had begun a battle to capture Raqqa, …