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UN Security Council renews sanctions panel on Somalia’s Al-Shabab
The UN Security Council on Friday unanimously renewed the mandate of the panel monitoring sanctions on Somalia-based Al-Shabab, according to Anadolu Agency reported. All 15 members voted in
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Featured ArticlesUN Security Council renews sanctions panel on Somalia’s Al-Shabab
The UN Security Council on Friday unanimously renewed the mandate of the panel monitoring sanctions on Somalia-based Al-Shabab, according to Anadolu Agency reported. All 15 members voted in
UN Security Council renews sanctions panel on Somalia’s Al-Shabab
The UN Security Council on Friday unanimously renewed the mandate of the panel monitoring sanctions on Somalia-based Al-Shabab, according to Anadolu Agency reported. All 15 members voted in
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Iran state TV: Iranian forces seize foreign oil tanker, crew
In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, President Hassan Rouhani speaks in a meeting during his provincial tour to the North Khorasan, Iran,
Ethiopian city braces for protests as activists promise to declare new region
Photo/Reuters Activists in Ethiopia were set to declare a new region for their Sidama ethnic group on Thursday in defiance of the central government, with some residents of the southern city of
Duale denies links to firm at centre of Sh2bn tender scandal
National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale. A firm believed to him has been awarded government tenders worth Sh2.6 billion over the last ten years, a Nation investigation has revealed. A firm
Defying Trump, US House votes to block Saudi arms sales
Photo/Reuters Measures related to $8bn in arms sales to Saudi Arabia now go to Trump, who is expected to veto the resolutions. Washington, DC – The United States House of Representatives on
Manchester Arena bomber’s brother Hashem Abedi has arrived in UK and will be charged with murdering 22 people
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Jordan appoints new Qatar envoy, two years after downgrading ties
Jordan’s King Abdullah II, right, receives Qatar’s deputy PM Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah, centre, in Jordan Amman moves to restore normal ties with Qatar more than two years after
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Pakistan arrests US-wanted terror suspect in Mumbai attacks
Photo (AP) Pakistani authorities say they have arrested a radical cleric and U.S.-wanted terror suspect blamed for the 2008 Mumbai attacks, just days ahead of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s trip to
U.S. imposes sanctions on Myanmar military leaders over Rohingya abuses
Myanmar’s Commander in Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing salutes as he attends an event marking Martyrs’ Day at Martyrs’ Mausoleum in Yangon, Myanmar July 19, 2018.
Lagarde resigns as IMF chief, starting race for her successor
Photo/Reuters International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde submitted her resignation from the global crisis lender on Tuesday, citing more clarity about her nomination to lead the European