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The new leader of the Islamic State has been confirmed as Amir Mohammed Abdul Rahman al-Mawli al-Salbi. He reportedly took over from Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi after the terrorist leader killed himself in October. The extremist cleric blew himself up by detonating a suicide belt after running into a dead-end and dragging two of his children …

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Days after President Donald Trump and the US military denied claims of casualties after an Iranian missile attack on Iraqi air base on January 8 in retaliation over the killing of the commander of its Revolutionary Guard Qasem Soleimani, the US Central Command has admitted that it treated 11 of its troops for symptoms of concussion.   It was reported that over 1,500 …

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Same-sex marriage is now legally recognised in Northern Ireland. From Monday 13 January, same-sex couples will be able to register to marry in the country, and those who are already married will have their union recognised by law. This brings Northern Ireland into line with the rest of the UK. Same-sex marriages have been legal in England, Scotland …

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On Monday, the much-anticipated Sandringham Summit between the royal households—Prince Charles, the Queen, Prince Harry, and Prince William, with Meghan calling in from Vancouver Island—took place, and according to the Queen, the conversation was “constructive.” The Queen says she supports Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle’s ‘desire to create a new life as a …

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The longest-serving monarch of the Arab world, Sultan Qaboos bin Said, died Friday at the age of 79, ceding the country to his cousin and former culture minister Haitham bin Tariq al-Said. The latter was sworn in as sultan Saturday, assuming the reins of state in a ceremony attended by high-ranking military and government officials. …

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Iran on Saturday said its military “unintentionally” fired a missile at a Ukrainian passenger plane because of “human error.” The Ukraine International Airlines airliner had flown close to a sensitive military site when it was brought down, reported Iranian state TV, citing a statement from Iran’s armed forces. Iranian authorities had initially denied shooting down the …

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