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Kurdish people gather in support of a referendum on the secession of northern Iraq’s Kurdish region scheduled for Sept 25, in Kirkuk, Iraq. — Reuters
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Iraq's Kurds might put off independence vote: Official
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Qatar yet to give Saudi permission to transport Hajis
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Alonso brace boosts Chelsea
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India crushes Sri Lanka
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ROS wallops crippled TNT
Elvira Miranda, center, mother of Leover Miranda, an alleged drug dealer who was killed on Aug. 3, 2017, cries during the burial of Leover at the Manila North Cemetery on Sunday. — AFP
August 20, 2017
Anger simmers in Philippines over Duterte deadly drug war
Demonstrators march in protest of the jailing of student leaders Joshua Wong, Nathan Law and Alex Chow, who were imprisoned for their participation of the 2014 pro-democracy Umbrella Movement, also known as “Occupy Central” protests, in Hong Kong on Sunday. — Reuters
August 20, 2017
Thousands protest in Hong Kong over jailing of democracy activists
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks during a media conference announcing Australia's national security plan to protect public places in central Sydney, Australia, on Sunday. — Reuters
August 20, 2017
Australian PM Turnbull unveils strategy to beat vehicle attacks
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A handout picture released by the Lebanese army on Saturday shows Lebanese soldiers holding up the Lebanese and Spanish national flags at Mkhayrme Mountain in Ras Baalbek, in solidarity with Spain following the twin terror attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils. — AFP
August 20, 2017
Lebanon army advances against Daesh militants in border battle
Tunisian media reported that the complaint was accompanied by documents related to allegations that Othman Battikh abused his power in the selection of guides who accompany Haj pilgrims.
August 20, 2017
Grand mufti of Tunisia to face graft allegations
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August 20, 2017
Iraqi forces retake village as Tal Afar assault begins
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opinion
Mahmoud Ahmad
August 21, 2017
‘Ban coffee’
Abdullah Sadiq Dahlan
August 21, 2017
Expats' contributions appreciated
Hussein Shobokshi
August 21, 2017
Bye bye Netanyahu!
August 21, 2017
Spreading darkness of hatred
Europe
Spain’s King Felipe VI, center, Queen Letizia, right, and Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, left, leave after a mass on Sunday to commemorate victims of two devastating terror attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils, at the Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona. — AFP
August 20, 2017
Spain mourns attack victims as police hunt for van driver
August 20, 2017
UK calls on EU to move Brexit talks forward
Armed Catalan Mossos d'Esquadra officers patrol along La Barceloneta beach in Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday. — Reuters
August 19, 2017
Spain launches manhunt for suspect in Barcelona attack
Peopole lay candles and flowers at the makeshift memorial for the victims of Friday’s stabbings at the Turku Market Square, Finland, on Saturday. — AFP
August 19, 2017
‘Knife attacks in Finland probed as terror crimes’
The desk at which Britain’s Diana, Princess of Wales, worked at whilst in residence at Kensington Palace, along with a selection of her personal artefacts, chosen by her sons Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Prince Harry, is pictured during a photocall at Buckingham Palace in London, to promote the ‘Royal Gifts’ exhibition. The exhibition showcases some of the gifts given to the Queen during her 65-year reign. — AFP
August 19, 2017
Diana’s death forced the royals to overhaul image
Asia
August 20, 2017
Bangladesh sentences 10 to death for plot to kill PM
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August 19, 2017
Nearly 600 die as floods cause devastation across South Asia
August 19, 2017
Pakistan’s ‘Mother Teresa’ laid to rest with state honor
Africa
August 20, 2017
Zimbabwe first lady flies home, leaving S. Africa assault case
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fee
July 3, 2017
Expats feel the pinch of new fee
July 5, 2017
Expat dependents fees: Economists’ views differ
July 9, 2017
Dependent fee creates panic among expats
July 5, 2017
Companies weigh options to deal with new expat fee
July 10, 2017
Expat fees and tough personal decision
July 12, 2017
In the eyes of the beholder
Khaja Moinuddin
July 5, 2017
Indian gas station attendant loses life over SR20 bill
America
Counter protesters clash with Boston Police outside of the Boston Commons and the Boston Free Speech Rally in Boston, Massachusetts, on Saturday. — Reuters
August 20, 2017
Thousands join anti-racism march in US city of Boston
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This undated image from a remotely operated underwater vehicle courtesy of Paul G. Allen, shows a spare parts box from the USS Indianapolis on the floor of the North Pacific Ocean. — AP
August 20, 2017
Wreckage of lost ship USS Indianapolis found after 7 decades
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August 19, 2017
6 US policemen shot on same night, 1 fatally
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Pakistan Independence Day
August 14, 2017
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia — strategic partners in peace and development
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August 14, 2017
Treading path of prosperity and progress in a peaceful and dignified...
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August 14, 2017
Need to be determined and dedicated to develop nation
India Independence Day
Ahmad Javed Ambassador of India (left), and Md. Noor Rahman Sheikh Consul General of India (behind him), welcome pilgrims on their arrival in the Kingdom. — Courtesy photo
August 15, 2017
E-Haj visa system eases pilgrims’ path at airports
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August 15, 2017
Responding first as a leading power
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ISRO’s heaviest rocket GSLV Mk-III, carrying communication satellite GSAT-19, takes off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
August 15, 2017
Reaching for the stars, India’s quest for the outer space: Aryabhata to...
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Indonesia Independence Day
August 17, 2017
Biggest Trade Expo Indonesia to held
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August 17, 2017
‏Welcome To Banda Aceh
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August 17, 2017
‏Bahasa Indonesia, an emerging business language in Kingdom
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