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With Syrian ceasefire ticking down, Erdogan travels to Russia to meet Putin and talk peace

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as the five-day ceasefire in northern Syria nears its end. The meeting could decide whether there is a chance for peace in northeastern Syria. … Read More >With Syrian ceasefire ticking down, Erdogan travels to Russia to meet Putin and talk peace

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UK, US Intel Claim Alleged Russian Hackers ‘Hijacked’ Iranian Cyber Op to Attack Various Facilities

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The attackers were using APT34 hackers’ “command and control” systems to deploy their own malicious code, Britain’s GCHQ intelligence agency and the US National Security Agency (NSA) claimed in a public advisory. … Read More >UK, US Intel Claim Alleged Russian Hackers ‘Hijacked’ Iranian Cyber Op to Attack Various Facilities

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Netanyahu Turns 70: Biggest Scandals and Achievements of Israel’s Longest-Serving Prime Minister

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently serving his extended fourth term as PM, is celebrating his 70th birthday on 21 October. His birthday comes amid struggles to find a solution to a political impasse in the country, where no political force has so far been able to build a coalition government after a second election. … Read More >Netanyahu Turns 70: Biggest Scandals and Achievements of Israel’s Longest-Serving Prime Minister

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Just going next door: More than 100 armored vehicles cross into Iraq as US troops withdraw from northern Syria

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US forces leaving northern Syria have reportedly crossed into Iraq, where they will continue their seemingly endless military presence in the region. Donald Trump had insinuated that the soldiers would be returning home. … Read More >Just going next door: More than 100 armored vehicles cross into Iraq as US troops withdraw from northern Syria

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Iran Says New Phase of Reducing Nuclear Obligations Ready, Hopes There Won’t Be Need to Implement It

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The 4th stage of cutting obligations under JCPOA has been worked out, with the Iranian authorities expressing hope that no need will occur to implement it, and that Europe will fulfil its commitments … Read More >Iran Says New Phase of Reducing Nuclear Obligations Ready, Hopes There Won’t Be Need to Implement It