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28 May 2018

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Babylon Reports – Russians killed in Syrian, Exam time internet blackout, Mo Salah’s people rally online

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At least four Russian combatants have been killed by militants in the eastern Syrian province of Deir EzZor. Two military advisers died when the Syrian army battery they were directing was attacked. Five other Russians were injured and two died later of their wounds. Syria’s army took Deir EzZor city last November but Islamic State […]

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27 May 2018

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Babylon Reports – Duhok Prison break, Mass grave in Raqqa, Dua Lipa fashion

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Seven inmates died and several more were wounded in a fire following an attempted prison break at a Duhok jail, which houses convicted terrorists. Ten to 15 other inmates, as well as three policemen and the head of Zirka Prison, were wounded in the incident. Authorities suspect the inmates were trying to escape the prison […]

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23 May 2018

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Babylon Reports – No Iraqi election re-do, F-35 used for first time, R. Kelly in hot water again

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 Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Tuesday said it was unlikely new parliamentary elections would be held despite widespread claims of fraud and calls for investigation. Several Kurdish and Iraqi parties rejected the results of the vote, even asking the US president’s special envoy to the anti-ISIS coalition, Brett McGurk, to push for an election […]

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22 May 2018

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Babylon Reports – Damascus ISIS-free, Soran security drug bust, Iraq to host Football championship

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The Syrian military has declared that it has taken full control of all areas around the capital, Damascus, for the first time in six years. Damascus and its surrounding are completely secure, according to state television. The announcement came after troops cleared Islamic State (IS) militants from the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp and the Hajar […]

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21 May 2018

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Babylon Reports – Rumors of new Iraqi government soon, Iraqi Catholic patriarch promoted, YouTube Music to come soon

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The Spokesman for Al-Hikma list Sunday claimed a coalition would be formed in the next 72 hours between Sairoon, Fatih, Al-Hikma and Nasr to form government. The rumors haven’t been confirmed but Muqtada al-Sadr, the biggest winner in the elections, has already met with all three leaders of the other parties. He has also called […]

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20 May 2018

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Babylon Reports – Mosul Mayor killed, Sadr meets Abadi, Billboard Music Awards tonight

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Mosul continues to suffer as a local mayor has been killed and four policemen wounded in two separate attacks on Saturday. Mazahim Thamer, mayor of Hammam al- Alil, was killed by unknown gunman as he left his home yesterday. Security troops are conducting an investigation. Separately, four policemen were wounded in a bomb blast east […]

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16 May 2018

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Babylon Reports – May uses term “Kurdish terrorism,” Abadi calls for a recount, Today’s music more depressing

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 Prime Minister Theresa May in London in a joint press conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, introduced a new term to the already complex situation in the Middle East, raising concerns for many here. May’s choice of words was in contrast with both Turkey and its allies who have generally refrained from calling PKK’s […]

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15 May 2018

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Babylon Reports – Sadr wins, Figures released by IHEC, Mount Everest conquered by amputee

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It’s official, the results are in. The Iraqi High Electoral Commission announced on Monday the results for the parliamentary election.  Influential Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr’s Sairoon Coalition has won 54 seats while the Fatah Coalition headed by Hadi al-Amiri came in second place with 47. Incumbent Prime Minister Abadi’s Victory coalition won 42 seats. In […]

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14 May 2018

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Babylon Reports – Sadr leads Iraqi election, KDP wins in Kurdistan, Israel wins Eurovision

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Iraq’s election results are coming in and rivals of Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi have made big gains in Saturday’s parliamentary elections. With most votes counted, the Sayirun coalition led by cleric Muqtada al-Sadr and Hadi al-Amiri’s al-Fatih coalition are ahead in the polls. Mr Abadi’s governing alliance seems to be running in third place. […]

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