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Pakistan army on Monday said it "successfully" wrapped up its decade-long anti-Taliban offensive in the restive northwestern valley of Swat. Full Story »
Moscow warns Washington against a plan to leave a landmark Cold War-era nuclear arms control treaty with Russia, saying it will be forced to respond in kind response if the U.S. goes ahead with the plan and begins producing the types of missiles banned by the agreement. Full Story »
Two million Yemeni children have been deprived of an education since the Iran-backed Houthi militias staged their coup against legitimate authorities four years ago, estimated Education Minister Abdullah Lemmles. Full Story »
National security adviser John Bolton will meet with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow Tuesday, just days after President Donald Trump announced the United States would pull out a Reagan-era nuclear treaty. Full Story »
BUSINESS
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International benchmark Brent crude traded at $80.32 per barrel at 0757GMT on Monday while the American benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) saw prices of $69.79 per barrel.
THE LOOP
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A British tourist who died on a family holiday in Egypt and then returned back to the UK with his heart and kidneys missing has become the main topic on social media among Egyptians after British media reports confirmed the incident.
ENTERTAINMENT
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Lebanese-Australian model and TV show host Jessica Kahawaty was honored with an award at an Australia Lebanon Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ALCCI) event in Melbourne this week.
SPORTS
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Spanish midfielder Gabi believes Al Sadd will create history if they can reverse a one-goal deficit against Persepolis and advance...
