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Borrell: EU paralysed in foreign policy 17 Feb 2020

Borrell: EU paralysed in foreign policy

European Union governments need to be willing to intervene in international crises or risk prolonging paralysis in their foreign policy, the EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell said on Sunday.

Iraqi Leader Hails General Soleimani’s Effectual Military Plans 16 Feb 2020

Iraqi Leader Hails General Soleimani’s Effectual Military Plans

Leader of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement Seyed Ammar al-Hakim paid tribute to late Iranian commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani for his great contribution to the fight against terrorism in Iraq, saying the commander always came up with ingenious military plans.

Libya Arms Embargo Has Become A ‘Joke’, UN Says 16 Feb 2020

Libya Arms Embargo Has Become A ‘Joke’, UN Says

A senior United Nations official said the arms embargo on Libya is a “joke,” as governments called for accelerated talks on a permanent cease-fire there.

Syria Takes Control of 5 Drones over Homs Oil Facility 16 Feb 2020

Syria Takes Control of 5 Drones over Homs Oil Facility

Syria’s military on Sunday hacked five combatant drones operating over the Homs oil facility, using electronic-warfare specialists, a report said.

NATO rejects extending nuclear protection to whole Europe 16 Feb 2020

NATO rejects extending nuclear protection to whole Europe

NATO chief has rejected Macron's offer to put France's nuclear protection capabilities at the center of defense strategies adopted by the European Union (EU) members.

Libyan Crisis Demand Political Solution: PM 16 Feb 2020

Libyan Crisis Demand Political Solution: PM

Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj reiterated Saturday that the Libyan problem could be solved through negotiations.

Russia, Turkey to Discuss Situation in Idlib 16 Feb 2020

Russia, Turkey to Discuss Situation in Idlib

A delegation from Turkey will travel to Russia on Monday to discuss the situation in Syria's Idlib province, Turkey's foreign minister said.

355 People Test Positive for Coronavirus on Diamond Princess 16 Feb 2020

355 People Test Positive for Coronavirus on Diamond Princess

Another 70 people on board a quarantined cruise ship, Diamond Princess, in Japan have tested positive for the coronavirus.

First coronavirus death outside Asia as China death toll tops 1,500 16 Feb 2020

First coronavirus death outside Asia as China death toll tops 1,500

The death toll from the new coronavirus outbreak jumped past 1,500 in China on Saturday as France reported the first death outside Asia.

US Should Leave Iraqi Soil : Ammar Hakim 15 Feb 2020

US Should Leave Iraqi Soil : Ammar Hakim

Leader of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement Seyed Ammar al-Hakim deplored the US moves to undermine the Arab country’s national sovereignty and said the American forces should leave Iraqi soil.