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Libya slams French military presence

NORTH AFRICA

Libya slams French military presence

Libya’s unity government condemns the presence of French military forces in the country following the revelation that such forces are operating on the ground in Libya.

‘Steady progress’ in US-Cuba ties

FOREIGN POLICY

‘Steady progress’ in US-Cuba ties

The United States and Cuba are making “steady progress” one year after the normalization of ties between the long-time foes.

US-led coalition to probe civilian deaths

MILITARY

US-led coalition to probe civilian deaths

The US-led coalition will investigate civilian casualties caused by an air strike near Manbij, in northern Syria, says Defense Secretary Ash Carter.

Bahrain warned against harming top cleric

PERSIAN GULF

Bahrain warned against harming top cleric

Sheikh Isa Qassim’s spokesman warns that there will be consequences if the prominent Shia cleric is harmed or taken away from the people of Bahrain.

Britain to double troops in Iraq

MILITARY

Britain to double troops in Iraq

Britain is doubling its deployment of troops to Iraq, says Secretary of State for Defense Michael Fallon, citing fight on Daesh terrorists.

US court reverses forfeiture of Iran assets

FOREIGN POLICY

US court reverses forfeiture of Iran assets

A US federal court order benefiting the families of some victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack and others has been reversed on appeal.