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Iraqi forces kill protester in southern city of Basra
Basra, Sep 04 (AP/UNB) — Activists say Iraqi security forces opened fire on protesters in the southern city of Basra, killing one of them.
Philippine leader praises security ties with Israel
Jerusalem, Sep 04 (AP/UNB) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has been accused of widespread human rights abuses, on Tuesday praised his country's close security ties with Israel as dozens protested Israeli arms sales to his government.
Pakistan elects new president from ruling party
Islamabad, Sep 4 (AP/UNB) — Pakistani lawmakers elected a nominee from Prime Minister Imran Khan's party to the ceremonial office of president on Tuesday, further cementing its hold on power.
Duterte voids amnesty of critical senator, orders his arrest
Manila, Sep 4 (AP/UNB) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has voided an amnesty given to a former rebel military officer and ordered the arrest of the man who as a senator has been one of the president's fiercest critics.
Iran FM says 'terrorists must be purged' from Syria's Idlib
Damascus, Sep 03 (AP/UNB) — Iran's foreign minister said at the start of a visit to Damascus on Monday that "terrorists must be purged" from Syria's Idlib and the entire northwestern province returned to government control.
Iraq's new parliament meets as rival blocs vie for majority
Baghdad, Sep 03 (AP/UNB) — Iraq's newly-elected parliament held its first session on Monday as two blocs, both claiming to hold the most seats, vied for the right to form a new government.
Libyan police say 400 prisoners escape amid Tripoli clashes
Benghazi, Sep 3 (AP/UNB) — Libya's police say some 400 prisoners have escaped from a jail in the capital amid fighting between rival militias.
UN demands release of 2 Reuters journalists
Dhaka, Sept 3 (UNB) – The United Nations has expressed disappointment over Myanmar’s court decision saying two Reuters journalists should be allowed to return to their families and continue their work as journalists.
Bangladesh briefs Belarus on Rohingya issue; seeks support
Dhaka, Sept 3 (UNB) – Bangladesh has briefed Belarus the situation of the forcibly displaced Rohingyas from Myanmar, now living in Bangladesh, and called for their support for resolving the crisis.