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By Feras DalateyDUBAI, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Thomas Barrack, a top US diplomat in the Middle East, advocated for a firm run by his business partner to take part in the development of an oil pipeline from Iraq to Syria, three people said, activities which appear to violate federal ethics rules.
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The Green vote share surged to a historic high in Holborn and St Pancras, despite the party leader losing to Labour
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While Israel’s actions against Palestinians intensify public anger, the bloc remains paralysed along familiar fault lines
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New York police push politician to ground during anti-ICE protest
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During the upcoming EU-GCC summit on October 24 in Riyadh, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi announced that a significant step towards waiving Schengen visa requirements for citizens of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait is anticipated. Currently, only the UAE enjoys visa-free travel in the Schengen Area, and although positive developments regarding this issue are expected, a GCC-EU Free Trade Agreement is unlikely to be resolved at this summit.
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The new leader of the Islamic Community in Bosnia-Herzegovina will be elected on October 10. The reis-ul-ulema's role is not only important for Muslims in the country itself, but could inspire Muslims across Europe.
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The new leader of the Islamic Community in Bosnia-Herzegovina will be elected on October 10. The reis-ul-ulema's role is not only important for Muslims in the country itself, but could inspire Muslims across Europe.
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Sagal Abdi-Wali retains seat for Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s Labour party
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(SeaPRwire) – By: Julian Holbrooke Kaja Kallas carries a family history written in Soviet deportations and Communist Party privilege. Her mother was dragged to Siberia as a six-month-old infant in March 1949. Her father rose through Soviet Estonia’s financial system, later becoming prime minister and EU vice-president. She has become the European Commission’s most […]
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said that the Green Party’s decision declaring that Zionism is a form of racism was "completely wrong".
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Machado, the winner of last year’s Nobel Peace Prize, also called for transparency in the management of proceeds from Venezuela's oil sales, which are being overseen by Washington
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The senior rabbi, whose party is in Netanyahu's coalition, has caused uproar in Israel by calling Zionism disastrous.
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Arrest warrant for presidential candidate's brother is issued weeks before Brazil's runoff election.
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Train cancellations have been reported in Delhi ahead of CJP’s protest tomorrow. There is heavy security in the capital. Police have denied permission to protest but CJP's leader has vowed to press on with the plan.
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A routine inspection of legally owned firearms turned deadly in Bavaria. Police spent hours negotiating with an armed suspect before storming his home.
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Zack Polanski, leader of the UK Greens, will continue as party chief despite losing a by-election. His pro-Palestinian stance and comments on Zionism led to tensions with Israel.
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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls on Thursday with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy to discuss the latest attacks on Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Abdelatty condemned the attacks on Abha and King Khalid International airports, warning that assaults on Saudi territory threaten regional security and stability. He reaffirmed Egypt’s full solidarity with the Kingdom and its support for safeguarding its security, stability and territorial integrity.
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The Democratic Unionist Party calls for the prosecution of Sinn Fein lawmakers who participated in the protest.
