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UK-funded Bahraini watchdog's failure

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UK-funded Bahraini watchdog's failure

Britons are spending millions of pounds for a Bahrain police watchdog that has failed to investigate torture allegations of a young political activist.

Iran lifts currency controls with Russia

ECONOMY

Iran lifts currency controls with Russia

Iran says it has lifted currency controls with Russia in what appears to be the continuation of a a series of policies to help boost trade between the two countries.

Saudi, UAE will send troops to Syria: US

MILITARY

Saudi, UAE will send troops to Syria: US

The US is “confident” that Saudi Arabia and the UAE will send special forces to Syria to help militants fighting against Daesh terrorists.

US keeps bans against Iran’s Mahan Air

ECONOMY

US keeps bans against Iran’s Mahan Air

The US Treasury Department is reportedly keeping sanctions against Iran's Mahan Air despite the last month removal of the economic bans against the country.