MILITARY
'US upgrading missiles to deter Russia'
The Pentagon says it is modernizing its missile systems to deter what it calls the “evolving threats” of Russia and China.
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SYRIA
Syria starts counting after parliament polls
Syria starts counting the votes cast in recent parliamentary elections.
IRAQ
Iraq retakes Hit from Daesh Takfiris
Iraqi forces recapture the city of Hit from Daesh Takfiri militants after weeks of fighting.
TURKEY
Turkey backsliding on democracy: EU
European Parliament accuses Turkey of "backsliding" on democracy and the rule of law.
MILITARY
US, Philippines conduct joint patrols
US warships have been conducting joint patrols with the Philippines in the South China Sea, according to US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter.
PALESTINE
Israeli forces kill another Palestinian
Israeli forces shoot and kill a Palestinian in the southern West Bank after an alleged stabbing attack.
IRAQ
Iraq MPs vote to oust parliament head
Reports say Iraqi MPs have voted to unseat the parliament speaker amid a row in the chamber over the proposed cabinet make-up.
CHINA
China raps fatal US strikes in Iraq, Syria
China denounces the US-led air raids in Syria and Iraq as a 'gross violation' of human rights.
PALESTINE
Israeli raid sparks fire in Ramallah
Israeli forces attack a shop in Ramallah, causing fire and clashes with Palestinians.
RUSSIA
Russia: Flight over US warship was safe
Russia says its aircraft observed all required safety measures when flying over a US warship in the Baltic Sea.
POLITICS
Rouhani slams ‘divisive’ moves at OIC
The Iranian president slams 'any divisive move' at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) conference in Istanbul.
TURKEY
Summit of Muslim nations opens in Turkey
The 13th summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation opens in the Turkish city of Istanbul.
EGYPT
Daesh calls leading Sunni group 'apostate'
The Takfiri Daesh terrorist group brands the Muslim Brotherhood movement as an “apostate” group.
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Hiroshima says doesn't need US apology
Hiroshima survivors seek nuclear disarrangement rather than an apology from a possible visit by US President Barack Obama.
DEFENSE
Iran ‘to make aggressors regret action’
Iran’s defense minister says the country’s military forces are fully prepared to make any aggressor regret its move.
HUMAN RIGHTS
US rally rips police over black teen killing
Demonstrators in Chicago protest against the killing of a 16-year-old African American by the police.
SYRIA
‘Syria strong enough after Russia pullout’
Putin says the Syrian army is strong enough against terrorists even after Moscow partially withdrew its military equipment.
EGYPT
7,420 stood military trials in Egypt: HRW
A prominent rights group says Egypt’s military courts have tried thousands of civilians over the past 18 months.
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