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Efforts are ongoing in Iraq to form the largest bloc in parliament that would be able to form a new government in wake of last month’s elections that saw the surprise victory of Sadrist Movement leader Moqtada al-Sadr. Full Story »
ISIS fighters are close to losing their small pockets in east Syria after being besieged in the two provinces of Hasaka and Deir Ezzor, particularly in areas located east of the Euphrates River. Full Story »
French elite soldiers are reportedly on the ground in Yemen, according to a report by Le Figaro newspaper on Saturday with a member of parliament backing the claims. Full Story »
Yemen's Houthi rebels have denied claims that Saudi-led coalition forces seized Hodeida airport on Saturday, as fighting intensifies around the port city. Full Story »
BUSINESS
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Saudi Arabia has always been known for its economic prosperity and its relatively high standard of living.
THE LOOP
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It only took few hours before the Egyptian director of “Karma” movie, Khaled Yousef, to announce that the censorship authorities reversed their decision to ban his movie screening from cinemas during Eid. Now the authorities have reversed their decision for a special screening.
ENTERTAINMENT
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Kristen Bell was in front of the cameras on Saturday as she stepped out on the red carpet for the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards in Santa Monica, Califronia.
SPORTS
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FIFA is satisfied with the operation of the innovative VAR (Video Assistance Referee) system at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Norway's NRK television...
