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26 October 2017

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Babylon Reports – Iraqi forces attack Zummar, Kidnappings in Baghdad, Qatar introduces minimum wage

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The Kurdistan Region Security Council (KRSC) has reported attacks on Peshmerga positions in Zummar early Thursday morning. The Iraqi government deployed armored vehicles, tanks, and artillery in the area Wednesday evening and Kurdish officials warned of an imminent attack. The attacks, which were repelled by Peshmerga forces, come after the Turkish government allegedly agreed to […]

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24 August 2017

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Babylon Reports – Turkish FM meets Barzani, Earthquake in Dukan, Qatar builds gahfiya-shaped stadium

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The Turkish foreign minister who met with President Masoud Barzani on Wednesday ruled out that Turkey intends to impose blockade on Kurdistan Region in response to the referendum. He was also quoted as saying Turkey is prepared to take part in international efforts to resolve outstanding issues between Erbil and Baghdad. The Kurdistan Referendum Council also […]

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15 August 2017

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Babylon Reports – Iraq won’t boycott Qatar, Kurdish man rescued in Baghdad, Yemen cholera epidemic hits 500K people

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Iraq won’t join the boycott against Qatar as it refused to give in to pressure from Bahrain to join the Saudi-led diplomatic embargo. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi reportedly turned down an invitation from Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa to boycott Qatar when the two met in Baghdad on Sunday. In […]

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17 July 2017

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Babylon Reports – Koreas talk, Qatar World Cup bid at risk, George Romero dies

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Can’t we all just get along? That’s what South Korea is trying to say as it proposed holding military talks with North Korea, after weeks of heightened tension following Pyongyang’s long range missile test. If they are to go ahead, these would be the first high-level talks since 2015. A senior official said talks should […]

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3 July 2017

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Babylon Reports – Qatar gets extra 48 hours, ISF celebrate in Mosul, Hawking no fan of Trump

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Tick Tock, the clock is ticking. Saudi Arabia and three other Arab states have extended the deadline by 48 hours for Qatar to accept a list of demands or face further sanctions. The initial deadline for Qatar to agree to the group’s 13 demands, including the shutting down of the Al Jazeera news network, expired […]

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6 June 2017

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Babylon Reports – Qatar flight paths disrupted, Incirlik airbase loses Germans, Mosul sweet shop opens

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The situation is not improving for Qatar as Egypt is closing its airspace to Qatari planes in a growing diplomatic row, with Saudi Arabia and Bahrain expected to do the same on Tuesday. Several countries have cut ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting terrorism in the Gulf region. Airlines affected will include Qatar Airways, […]

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5 June 2017

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Babylon Reports – Qatar is on the outs, US visa applicants beware, Ariana Grande benefit concert

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Drama is unfolding in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of destabilizing the region. The countries say Qatar is supporting terrorist groups including the Muslim Brotherhood and the Islamic State.   The Saudi state news agency said Riyadh had closed its […]

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