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Take the "no deal" option off the table, so we can start "serious talks” on Brexit, the leader of Britain’s main opposition party urged Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday. Full Story »
U.S. Envoy to the Middle East Jason Greenblatt on Wednesday night dismissed a report by Israel’s Channel 13 on the so-called “Deal of the Century”, a backchannel U.S. Mideast peace plan details of which have yet to be made public. Full Story »
At least 15 people have been killed, including four American soldiers, in a suicide bombing in northern Syria, media reports said Thursday. Full Story »
Turkey’s foreign minister on Thursday said a proposed safe zone in northern Syria is important both for the country's stability and displaced Syrians' return home. Full Story »
BUSINESS
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World benchmark Brent crude oil will average $61 per barrel in 2019 and $65 in 2020, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s January Short-Term Energy Outlook released on Wednesday.
THE LOOP
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US Donald Trump announcement in December to withdraw all 2,000 US troops from Syria as he declared victory over ISIS has been sparking debates and controversy among the US politicians as well as the public opinions.
ENTERTAINMENT
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Haifa Wehbe shocked fans when she suddenly dyed her hairpink, sparking mixed reactions. She also responded to Egyptian comedian Shaima Seif, who flirted with her through a story on Instagram.
SPORTS
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Led by the largest number of elite long-distance athletes ever gathered in Oman, this weekend’s Muscat Marathon is on course...
