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'War lasting agenda of US imperialism'

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'War lasting agenda of US imperialism'

Obama purports to target warmongering lobbyists who are pressing for war against Iran, but keeps the military option alive, says an American author.

Bahrain lifts ban on independent paper

PERSIAN GULF

Bahrain lifts ban on independent paper

The Bahraini regime reportedly lifts a temporary ban on the country’s only independent newspaper after criticism from rights groups.

'Saddam-era officers run ISIL in Iraq'

IRAQ

'Saddam-era officers run ISIL in Iraq'

​Officers serving under the rule of Iraq's former dictator, Saddam Hussein, are reportedly in charge of top positions in the ranks of ISIL.