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Erdogan accuses Biden of attempt to topple him
Turkish government officials and journalists have accused the Biden administration of meddling in the Turkish election to defeat Erdogan after 20 years of his holding power
May 15, 2023
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Why the CIA attempted a ‘Maidan uprising’ in Brazil
The failed coup in Brazil is the latest CIA stunt, just as the country is forging stronger ties with the east.
Jan 10, 2023
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Ankara to reconsider relations with Syria after elections: Erdogan
At the end of the G20 summit in Indonesia, Erdogan disclosed that there is no 'eternal disagreement and resentment' between Ankara, Cairo and Damascus
Nov 17, 2022
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Turkey to establish trade crossing with Syrian government: Report
According to opposition reports, the Turkish forces are working on setting up a military post near the crossing
Nov 14, 2022
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Turkey lays ground for possible diplomatic rapprochement with Syria
The Turkish FM said his country may raise the level of relations between Turkey and Syria from collaboration in intelligence to a diplomatic exchange
Nov 08, 2022
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SNA meets Turkish officials, insists on HTS withdrawal from Afrin
The meeting concluded with forcing the factions not to coordinate with any foreign party before informing Turkey
Nov 03, 2022
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Turkey renews call for reconciliation between Syrian opposition and Damascus
Cavusoglu reiterated the need to find a political solution to the Syrian crisis by reaching an agreement based on the UN resolution 2254
Oct 24, 2022
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Lebanese parliament fails to elect new president
Despite the lack of a consensus among parliament, Washington has already made up its mind and is looking to back the LAF commander Joseph Aoun
Sep 29, 2022
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George Bush calls Iraq War ‘brutal and unjustified invasion’ in gaffe during Ukraine speech
The gaffe by the former US president is being lampooned across the internet, seen as an accidental admission to the reality of the Iraq war
May 19, 2022
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Hezbollah chief calls for political cooperation to address Lebanon’s multiple crises
Hassan Nasrallah said that despite constant interference and threats from the US, results show support is strong for the resistance
May 19, 2022
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Participation down as polls close across Lebanon
Citizens took to the polls for the first time since the start of what the World Bank describes as the world's worst economic crisis in 150 years
May 15, 2022
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Iraqi parliament reviews draft law to ban normalization with Israel
Last September, a controversial conference was held in Iraqi Kurdistan calling for Baghdad to join the so-called Abraham Accords
May 12, 2022
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The ultimate explainer to Lebanon’s 2022 elections
Even the Lebanese struggle to understand the mechanics of their elections. So The Cradle has provided a handy guide to understand the basics.
May 10, 2022
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Iraqi lawmakers push to criminalize normalization with Israel
Tunisian civil society groups have also moved to criminalize the normalization of ties with Israel
Apr 25, 2022
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Iraq’s Shia political forces meet with Sadrist movement to discuss new government formation
The meeting comes two days after the Federal Supreme Court threw out a complaint filed by groups allied with the PMU contesting the parliamentary election results
Dec 29, 2021
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Iraq’s Fatah Alliance accepts Supreme Court ruling on parliamentary elections results
Supporters of several parties affiliated with the PMU have been protesting against the results since mid-October
Dec 28, 2021
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Iraq’s Shia political leaders ‘spawn largest political bloc’ ahead of new government formation
Following the meeting, a statement was issued calling for "the exit of foreign forces from Iraq according to the announced timetable"
Dec 02, 2021
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Fatah Alliance leader tells Turkish envoy all foreign troops must leave Iraq
During their meeting, the Shia political leader also told the Turkish diplomat that no foreign interference will be allowed in Iraq's ongoing electoral dispute
Nov 10, 2021
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Turkish President sought to influence Iraqi election at the behest of the White House: Report
The Biden administration reportedly asked Erdogan to help form a Sunni political coalition in Iraq ahead of last month's parliamentary elections
Nov 05, 2021
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Recount of votes in Iraqi election to last for a week as parties reject early results
Preliminary results show the Sairoon coalition led by Muqtada al-Sadr maintaining their position as Iraq’s largest parliamentary bloc
Oct 14, 2021
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Iraq heads to the polls for early parliamentary elections
The ballots are taking place mere days after the US began to withdraw troops from the country after 18 years of occupation
Oct 10, 2021
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Knesset passes law to shield Netanyahu from possible ouster
Critics of the new law say it seeks to protect the premier from an ongoing corruption trial
Mar 23, 2023
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Turkish elections: Can Erdogan maintain his grip on power?
The outcome of Turkiye’s upcoming vote could determine whether Ankara returns to a western-oriented foreign policy, or if Erdogan strengthens the country's autonomous direction.
Mar 02, 2023
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Erdogan using reconciliation with Syria as reelection ploy: Damascus
The Syrian government has not yet approved the foreign ministers' meeting between Turkiye, Syria, and Russia, and has rejected claims that a date has been set
Jan 13, 2023
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Reconciliation: Turkey has not made any serious offer to Syria
While Damascus is open to negotiations with Ankara, it is wary of being used as a Turkish pre-election political ploy.
Dec 23, 2022
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Netanyahu launches negotiations on formation of new Israeli government
Consisting of extremist, right-wing politicians such as Itamar Ben Gvir, the new Israeli administration is expected to be Israel’s farthest-right government in history
Nov 04, 2022
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The rise and fall of Muqtada al-Sadr…again
While Muqtada al-Sadr may be this week's biggest loser in Iraq, the country's battle for influence is still in full swing
Sep 01, 2022
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Peace with Syria: The final piece in Turkey’s foreign policy puzzle
Ankara has managed to reset relations with several neighbors, yet normalization with Damascus has remained the most elusive, until recently. Why now? And what will it take?
Aug 15, 2022
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Newly-elected Lebanon MP calls for sanctions on his own country
Twitter users reacted in anger to MP Mark Daou's call for sanctions on his own crisis-ridden, poverty-stricken country
Jun 05, 2022
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Dollars for democracy: Corruption was the real winner in Lebanon’s election
Bribing desperate voters during an economic crisis may have led to Lebanon’s parliamentary impasse. If candidates are bought, how can the country fix anything?
Jun 02, 2022
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