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US assassination of Soleimani will lead to expulsion of US troops from Iraq: Experts The assassination of Iranian Lieutenant General Qassem Soleiman in Iraq by US forces will likely lead to the expulsion of American troops on Iraqi soil and strengthen Iran’s allies in the country, according to Western analysts.
Soleimani, the commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic... |
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Afghan official calls Gen. Soleimani key figure in anti-Daesh fight Afghanistans second vice president has hailed Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani as a "prominent figure" in the battle against the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group, saying his assassination has complicated the situation in the region.
Muhammad Sarwar Danish made the remarks in Kabul on Saturday,... |
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Mysterious pneumonia outbreak infects 44 in China, puts Asia on alert Asian countries have stepped up precautionary measures to prevent an outbreak of a mysterious illness which has infected at least 44 people in China.
The disease, which is said to be a mysterious pneumonia outbreak, prompted authorities in Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia... |
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Huge crowds of Iraqi mourners join Gen. Soleimanis funeral procession Hundreds of thousands of Iraqis chanting "Death to America" have joined the funeral procession for Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi anti-terror forces chief Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in Baghdad.
The US assassination of the two commanders at Baghdad airport in the early hours of Friday has... |
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Iraqs PMU denies strike on fighters as US mounts attacks on anti-terror group Iraqs Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) has denied a fresh US airstrike targeted its fighters as the United States steps up attacks on the counter-terrorism paramilitary group in the Arab country.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the PMU said no medical convoys had been targeted in Taji, north of... |
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Iranian media react to Quds Force chief assassination One day after the assassination of Iranian Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, the dailies across the country reacted to the tragic loss of one of the most admired figures in Iran, a man regarded as a “hero” and a symbol of national and religious pride.
Writing for the Tehran-based... |
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In Pictures: Iranians mourn General Soleimanis martyrdom Iranian mourners express resentment concerning the assassination of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani.
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Military reservists called up as thousands flee Australian fires Up to 3,000 military reservists were called up to tackle Australias relentless bushfire crisis on Saturday, as tens of thousands of residents fled their homes amid catastrophic conditions.
Temperatures soared above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) and gale-force winds fanned hundreds of fires,... |
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Why US assassinated General Qassem Soleimani All US attempts to isolate Iran by abrogating the nuclear deal "and imposing stringent, unwarranted and illegal economic sanctions on Iran have failed dismally," and the attempt to destabilize the Islamic Republic "internally have also recently been met with defeat," according to Dennis Etler, an American... |
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Afghan VP Calls for Calm over Soleimani Killing The Second Vice President Mohammad Sarwar Danish addressed at a gathering marking Afghanistans Constitution founding 16 years ago and said Irans Qassem Soleimani was a "prominent anti-Daesh figure in the region" and his death will create a "complicated" political and security situation in the region... |
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Resistance forces across world carry task of avenging Soleimani: Nasrallah Secretary General of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has said that resistance forces across the world bear responsibility of punishing those behind the assassination of Major General Qassem Soleimani.
"Meting out the just punishment to these criminal assassins, which... |
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Iraqs top Shia cleric condemns US assassination of heroes of anti-Daesh fight Iraqs top Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has strongly condemned the US assassination of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani and his comrades, calling them the "heroes of fight against Daesh" terrorist group.
In a message delivered by his representative during a sermon in the holy city... |
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Corbyn: assassination of Soleimani extremely serious and dangerous escalation of conflict in the Middle East. Labour Leader, Jeremy Corbyn, on Friday, condemned the move by the US, saying: "The US assassination of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani is an extremely serious and dangerous escalation of conflict in the Middle East with global significance.
"The UK Government should urge restraint on the part of... |
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Angry Iranians rally in huge numbers to call for revenge Hundreds of thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets to call for revenge after US assassination of IRGC Quds Force commander General Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad.
Massive crowds rallied in many cities across the country to display their resolve to avenge General Soleimani, who was assassinated... |
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US Senator Bernie Sanders condemns Trump for ordering assassination of Iranian General Soleimani US Senator and 2020 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has condemned President Donald Trump for ordering the assassination of Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani, warning that the killing will destabilize the region and puts the US on the path to another war.
Democratic leaders in both chambers... |
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Israels PM Netanyahu cuts short Greece visit in light of recent developments Israel has been put on high alert and prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has cut short his visit to Greece after US assassination of Irans top commander Major General Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad.
Israeli media reported early Friday morning that Netanyahu intended to shorten his trip to Athens and... |
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Trumps order to assassinate Iranian General Soleimani draws swift condemnation from US officials US President Donald Trumps order to assassinate Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani has prompted swift condemnation from several US officials and lawmakers in Congress.
Former US Vice President and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden warned that "Iran will surely respond."
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Irans Armed Forces vow punishing response to Soleimanis assassination Irans General Staff of Armed Forces has issued a statement vowing that elements behind the assassination of Major General Qassem Soleimani will face a punishing response.
"Without doubt, those who have ordered and carried out this crime will have to await a harsh response that they will regret,"... |
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Iran Leader vows harsh revenge following assassination of Gen. Soleimani Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says those who assassinated IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani must await a harsh revenge.
In a statement on Friday, Ayatollah Khamenei said the “cruelest people on earth” assassinated... |
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Russia slams US adventurist move in Soleimanis assassination Russia says the United States assassination of the top Iranian commander, Major General Qassem Soleimani, was an "adventurist step" which will further increase tension in the Middle East.
Soleimani, the commander of the Quds Force of Irans Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), was killed during... |
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Iraqi PM warns of devastating war, Sadr orders forces to be ready Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi has condemned US assassination of IRGC Quds Force commander General Qassem Soleimani, warning of devastating consequences for Iraq as senior Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr put all his forces on alert.
The United States confirmed early on Friday that its forces had... |
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Trump ordered assassination of General Soleimani: Pentagon President Donald Trump ordered the US military to assassinate Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani, the Pentagon has said in a statement.
Soleimani, the commander of the Quds Force of Irans Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the second-in-command of Iraqs Popular... |
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Commander of Irans Quds Force, Iraqs PMU deputy head assassinated in US strike Major General Qassem Soleimani, the commander of the Quds Force of Irans Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the second-in-command of Iraqs Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), have been killed in US airstrikes in the Iraqi capital Baghdad.
The IRGC announced in a statement... |
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Australian authorities steer mass evacuation as wildfires raze holiday towns Tens of thousands of holiday makers fled seaside towns on Australias east coast on Thursday ahead of advancing bushfires, as military ships and helicopters began rescuing thousands more trapped by the blazes.
Fueled by searing temperatures and high winds, more than 200 fires are burning across the... |
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Trump faces major foreign policy challenges in 2020: Analysis US President Donald Trump starts the new Christian year facing difficult foreign policy challenges while also dealing with a likely impeachment trial in the Senate and the responsibilities of his 2020 reelection campaign.
The US military is still engaged in Americas longest war in Afghanistan, while... |
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Death toll rises in Australia due to devastating bushfires A third person was confirmed dead on Wednesday (January 1) in devastating bushfires that engulfed Australias southeast coast this week and a fourth was missing and feared dead, as navy ships rushed to provide supplies and assist with evacuations.
At least 15 people are now believed to have died,... |
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New citizenship law protest intensify across India In the Indian capital New Delhi, people are protesting against the newly enacted citizenship law which they say is dangerous and divisive for the country as the law grants citizenship based on the religion.
This place in the south of New Delhi has become the epicenter of protests against the new citizenship... |
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Hong Kong police arrest 400 protesters on New Years Day Hong Kong police arrested nearly 400 protesters as a march on New Years Day (January 1) spiraled into chaotic scenes.
Organizers estimated just over one million people took part, but police said 60,000 protesters attended at the marchs peak.
The atmosphere grew tense in several districts on Hong... |
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Netanyahu to ask parliament for immunity from corruption charges Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he would approach the regimes parliament in order to seek immunity from corruption charges, in a move that could considerably delay criminal proceedings against him.
"... I intend to approach the speaker of the Knesset in accordance with chapter 4C of... |
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Death toll from floods, landslides in Indonesia reaches 21 The death toll from flash floods and landslides in and around Indonesias capital, Jakarta, reached at least 21 on Monday, with more heavy rain forecast, authorities said.
The deadliest floods in years displaced more than 30,000 people and caused chaos across parts of Southeast Asias biggest city... |
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