POLITICS
‘Nobody dared challenging Blair on Iraq’
John Chilcot says former UK PM Tony Blair had so much dominance over his cabinet members that no one could challenge his decision on Iraq War.
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POLITICS
‘Aoun election to help anti-Israel resistance’
An Iranian official says the election of Michel Aoun as Lebanon's president will strengthen the anti-Israel resistance front.
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Bolivia detects Zika-induced microcephaly
Health authorities say defects have been recorded in three births since September.
ECONOMY
UK credit rating at risk of downgrade
The UK’s credit rating could be downgraded again if the government fails to retain access to the European single market, a leading ratings agency has warned.
POLITICS
Obama: Clinton’s black votes not ‘solid’
President Obama says the number of early black votes for Clinton are not as “solid” as he likes.
SYRIA
Syria army retakes Aleppo area from militants
Terrorists had seized large parts of Minian last week in a desperate attempt to counter the gains made by the Syrian government forces.
CHINA
Death toll from China mine blast hits 33
Only two miners escaped the blast at the privately-owned Jinshangou colliery in Chongqing.
PAKISTAN
India, Pakistan withdraw diplomats
India says it has decided to withdraw eight diplomats stationed in Islamabad.
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S Africa releases report on Zuma corruption
South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma is embroiled in corruption allegations in a newly released report.
SOCIETY
US militia to take up arms if Clinton wins
Militiamen in Georgia say they are preparing to wage war on Washington if Clinton steals their vote.
RUSSIA
Russia: Sooner Syria crisis ends the better
The Russian FM says support for extremists fighting to unseat the Syrian government is hindering attempts to settle the crisis.
INTERVIEWS
'Saudi attack on Yemeni funeral, war crime'
A Human rights lawyer says Saudi Arabia has violated humanitarian law by attacking a funeral ceremoney in Yemen in early October.
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Iceland to see new govt. after snap polls
Iceland's president tasks the leader of the center-right Independence Party with forming a new government.
GERMANY
Merkel: Turkey's media crackdown alarming
It is extremely alarming to me and the government that freedom of the press is being curtailed time and again, Merkel said.
DEFENSE
Iran forces won’t be caught off guard: Cmdr.
A senior Iranian commander pledges Iran’s harsh response to any threats against the country.
PALESTINE
Palestinian village razed for 105th time
Al-Araqeeb has been demolished over 100 since 2010.
KOREAS
S Korea coast guard opens fire on China boats
A South Korean coast guard official says the order to fire machine guns was given during a confrontation with some 30 Chinese fishing boats.
SOCIETY
2 US cops killed in 'ambush-style' attacks
Two police officers were fatally shot in a pair of "ambush-style" attacks around Des Moines, Iowa, early on Wednesday morning.
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