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Internet Freedom Still Sliding Globally, Democracy Watchdog Says

Internet freedom continues to wane worldwide under pressure from attacks on informed democratic debate and notions of privacy, with "a cohort of countries...moving toward digital authoritarianism," U.S.-based democracy monitor Freedom House has warned.

IMF Says Iran Should Safeguard Stability In Face Of U.S. Sanctions

Norway Summons Iranian Ambassador Over Alleged Assassination Plot In Denmark

Japan Still Has No Iran Sanctions Waiver After Talks With U.S. Officials

Afghan Forces Struggle To Regain Control As Losses Mount, U.S. Watchdog Says

The Afghan government is struggling to recover control of districts lost to Taliban militants while casualties among security forces have reached record levels, a U.S. government watchdog says.

Egypt Hosts Arab Military Exercises In What Could Develop Into An "Arab NATO"

Trump Says Oil Supply Elsewhere Sufficient to Allow Cut in Iran Purchases

Oil Slips On Signs of Rising Supplies, Economic Slowdown Jitters

Nigerian Shi'ite group says 42 killed when security forces fired upon protests

U.S. Doesn't Want To Harm Friends, Allies With Iran Sanctions -Bolton

Saudi-Led Coalition Masses Troops Near Yemen's Hodeidah As Pressure Mounts To End War

Iran Has No Fear Over New U.S. Sanctions - Rouhani

Iran has no fear about new U.S. sanctions due to take effect in coming days, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was quoted as saying on Wednesday.

U.S. Secretary Of State Pompeo Calls For End To Fighting In Yemen

UAE Passes Law To Combat Money Laundering, Terror Financing

The U.A.E. has passed a law to combat money laundering and terrorism financing, as it aims to bring its rules into line with international standards on combating illicit money flows.

Brent Oil Prices Dip On Rising Supply, Global Market Woes

S.Korea Asks U.S. For "Maximum Flexibility" On Iran Sanctions Waiver

Israel Has Struck In Syria Since Russia Plane Downed - Israeli Official

Israel has carried out attacks in Syria since the accidental shooting down of a Russian surveillance plane last month, a senior Israeli official said on Monday.

Under The Radar: Iran's Oil Exports Harder To Track As Sanctions Loom

No one has any idea how much oil Iran will be able to export after new U.S. sanctions against the Islamic Republic kick in on Nov. 4.

Israeli Minister's Mosque Tour Highlights Diplomatic Push In The Gulf

An Israeli cabinet minister's visit to Abu Dhabi's grand mosque gave more momentum on Monday to Israel's diplomatic push in the Gulf.

S.Korea's Hyundai E&C Cancels $521 Mln Petrochemicals Deal, Cites Iran Financing Failure