Politics

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  Politics

  2020-01-02

  Houthis free 6 Saudi prisoners of war

  The release signals momentum between both sides as efforts to end the conflict gain steam.

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  Politics

  2019-12-31

  US sanctions aim to enhance Iraq's sovereignty: Iraqi politician

  Former MP Entifadh Qanbar said sanctions are an effective tool to help undermine Iran's 'harmful influence' in Iraq.

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  Politics

  2019-12-27

  Lebanon's Hizbullah-backed PM still lacks popular support

  The protestors have voiced rejection of prime minister-designate Hassan Diab on the grounds that he was put forward by Hizbullah and its allies in the Lebanese parliament.

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  Politics

  2019-12-20

  Yemen forces, Houthis free 135 in prisoner swap

  The Houthis freed 75 hostages in exchange for pro-government forces releasing 60 of their fighters in the south-western city of Taez.

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  Politics

  2019-12-20

  US slaps sanctions on Iran judges, vows more punishment

  The US Treasury has designated two judges presiding over branches of the Iranian regime's Revolutionary Court for their punitive actions.

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  Politics

  2019-12-20

  Roadblocks across Lebanon as anger rises over PM pick

  Supporters of outgoing Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri held protests across Beirut Thursday night and also gathered in front of new premier Hassan Diab's house.

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  Politics

  2019-12-19

  Lebanese president says to appoint Hizbullah-backed former minister as PM

  The appointment of Hassan Diab would yield a lopsided government that might fuel sectarian tensions and complicate efforts to secure international aid, observers said.

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  Politics

  2019-12-18

  US indicts Indonesian for breaking Iran sanctions

  US sanctions and a trade embargo ban the supply of US products to Iran without specific permission from the US Treasury.

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  Politics

  2019-12-17

  Time is ripe for Houthis to pursue peace, observers say

  The militia must make the most of recent peace overtures by severing its ties with Iran and pursuing a reconciliation agreement.

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  Politics

  2019-12-16

  Houthis' belligerence will cost them lives, observers say

  If the militia does not engage in the peace process more seriously, the people and achievements of Yemen will continue to be at risk.