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Apr 30, 2015

Trump speaks to Turkish President to avert Syria crises

US policy in Eastern Syria is being challenged by Turkey as Ankara claims ISIS is no longer a threat and accuses Washington of shielding Kurdish groups it accuses of terrorism.
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Thousands of Syrian rebels ready for Turk offensive against U.S.-backed Kurds

The announcement prompted a sharp rebuke from the Pentagon, which said any unilateral military action into northeast Syria would be unacceptable.
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Saudi Arabia and UAE to launch cross-border cryptocurrency

Analysts, however, believe that UAE Central Bank announcement is nothing more than a public relations ploy.
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Iran expert: Deterring Iran in Syria key, but still far from direct attack

INSS Arms Control Director Emily Landau said that clandestine and cyber operations in the Islamic Republic itself were other ways to try to alter Iranian behavior.
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Egyptian court to consider eliminating presidential term limits

Supporters say current constitution reflects an Islamist agenda and is insufficient for Sisi to carry out sweeping reforms.
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