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Spanish newspaper: Mastermind of Barcelona's attacks was not deported despite 4 years of imprisonment
Date: 2017-08-22 20:55:53 GMT - United Kingdom - World - SN:84 - ID:6957098
LONDON, Aug 22 (MENA)- A Spanish news report revealed the Imam accused of masterminding the Barcelona terrorist attacks was ordered to leave Spain after finishing a prison sentence for drugs offences, but he appealed the judgement protesting it ....
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Afghan President welcomes new US counter-terrorism strategy
Date: 2017-08-22 19:27:44 GMT - Afghanistan - World - SN:78 - ID:6956900
KABUL, Aug 22 (MENA) - Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday welcomed the announcement of the new US strategy on Afghanistan, saying that the decision unveils an enduring commitment by United States as a key partner of the Afghan government, Tolo ....
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Zil-Haj moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eidul Adha on Sept 1
Date: 2017-08-22 17:23:16 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - World - SN:70 - ID:6957125
RIYADH, Aug 22 (MENA) - Zil-Haj moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia, the kingdom's Royal Court said in a statement on Tuesday. The statement added that Eidul Adha will start on Sept 1. (MENA) M I N/M A F ....
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UK not yet planning to increase troop numbers in Afghanistan
Date: 2017-08-22 16:24:35 GMT - United Kingdom - World - SN:68 - ID:6956937
LONDON, Aug 22 (MENA) - The UK will reconsider how its military resources are deployed in Afghanistan but Michael Fallon is not yet mulling an increase in troops like Trump, a senior defense source said on Tuesday. It was premature to talk about ....
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Remains of ‘some’ sailors found on U.S. Navy destroyer damaged in collision
Date: 2017-08-22 15:41:31 GMT - USA - World - SN:65 - ID:6956925
WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (MENA) - The remains of some of the 10 sailors missing since a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer collided with an oil tanker near Singapore have been found in compartments on the damaged ship, the commander of the Navy’s Pacific ....
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Kuwaiti Emir receives Chinese Vice Premier
Date: 2017-08-22 13:26:25 GMT - Kuwait - World - SN:53 - ID:6956514
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 22 (MENA) - Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah received on Tuesday Chinese Vice Prime Minister Zhang Gao Lee and his accompanied delegation, now visiting here. The two sides discussed means of promoting bilateral ....
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Afghan reaction mixed on Trump’s tough-talking speech: Paper
Date: 2017-08-22 12:33:13 GMT - USA - World - SN:43 - ID:6956546
WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (MENA) - Afghans on Tuesday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s harsh words for Pakistan in a speech outlining his strategy for the war-torn country that critics said offered little in the way of details and ruled out ....
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Afghan president 'grateful' for Trump's commitment to fighting Taliban
Date: 2017-08-22 11:29:17 GMT - Afghanistan - World - SN:37 - ID:6956183
KABUL, Aug 22 (MENA) - Afghan leader Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday welcomed US President Donald Trump's new strategy for the war in Afghanistan, which would remove timelines for withdrawal of remaining foreign troops, The US News reported. "I am ....
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NATO secretary general welcomes new US South Asia strategy
Date: 2017-08-22 11:13:14 GMT - Belgium - World - SN:31 - ID:6956104
BRUSSELS, Aug 22 (MENA) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has welcomed President Trump’s new, conditions-based approach to Afghanistan and the region. "NATO remains fully committed to Afghanistan and I am looking forward to discussing ....
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Trump faces the grim reality of Afghanistan: No quick path to victory and no clear way out
Date: 2017-08-22 10:17:31 GMT - USA - World - SN:26 - ID:6956119
WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (MENA) - US President Donald Trump’s decision to continue military operations in Afghanistan, with a probably modest increase in US troops, is an incremental shift in strategy that may help hold the line against a resurgent ....
