Syria
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Breaking News
Possible Saudi military intervention in Syria reflects dismay over army progress
By Hummam Sheikh Ali Saudi Arabia’s declared “readiness” to send ground troops into Syria to fight the Islamic State (IS) is seen by…
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ASIA
Prospects for Pakistan’s mediating role between Saudi Arabia and Iran: Why is it important to keep balance?
By S. Sadia Kazmi The voice of reason may call for a neutral stance to be taken by Pakistan, more…
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INTL CONFLICTS
The United States and the issue of Iran-Saudi Arabia rivalry
By Sohail Mahmood, PhD The Shia-Sunni rivalry is old and goes back centuries. Iran assumes itself to be the leader of…
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Breaking News
Russia strikes Syrian rebels near Turkey borders, Syrian army advances on ground
Russian airstrikes on Friday targeted rebel-bound weapon shipment entering Syria from Turkey, pan-Arab al-Mayadeen TV reported, as the Syrian military was making…
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EUROPE
Straujuma: Russia’s attempts to undermine Latvia’s national security “ongoing”
BNS/TBT Staff/RIGA According to the departing Latvian Prime Minister Laimdota Straujuma, Russia’s attempts to undermine Latvia’s national security are ongoing.…
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OPINION
UN-designated day for developing awareness of human trafficking
By Rene Wadlow 11 January has been designated by the UN General Assembly as a day to develop awareness of…
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Breaking News
Saudi Arabia: New Year beheadings pour oil on the flames
By Rene Wadlow As a major oil producer, the government of Saudi Arabia might know the dangers of pouring oil…
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INTL CONFLICTS
Russia-Turkey relations moving towards tension or truce?
By Nasurullah Brohi The Cold War styled insulation erupted once again after Turkey allegedly shot down a Russian jet violating…
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Breaking News
Lavrov says U.S. sanctions to undermine bilateral cooperation
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday warned that the U.S. sanctions imposed against Russia would undermine possible bilateral cooperation…
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MIDDLE EAST
Collective security important than sectarian alliance
By Mehmet Bildik Since Turkey agreed in July to let the United States use the Incirlik Air Base in order to…
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