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More than 150 migrants were detained during separate anti-trafficking operations in four different Turkish provinces Tuesday, according to officials. Full Story »
The Kurdish town of Sinjar was given up by Peshmerga forces to a pro-Iraqi paramilitary group and the Iraqi army, Baghdad's army said Tuesday. Full Story »
According to newly released satellite images, at least 288 Muslim villages have been partially or totally destroyed by fire in Myanmar's Rakhine State since Aug. 25, the Human Rights Watch said Tuesday. Full Story »
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has announced the liberation of Marawi City, following a four-month-long battle against ISIS-linked terrorists. Full Story »
BUSINESS
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The UAE has unveiled a new AI strategy to boost government services in the Emirates.
THE LOOP
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Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has guided his nation into deep financial crisis, overseen the unpopular handover of two Red Sea islands and imprisoned thousands without trial. Despite all of this, some Egyptians just cannot get enough of him.
ENTERTAINMENT
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Legendary musician Tom Petty, has been laid to rest in a private service.
SPORTS
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ISIS propaganda chiefs released a chilling threat to attack the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
