Daily Archives: November 2, 2021

Iraq issues a death sentence against eight terrorists of al-Qaeda

A security source said on Tuesday that the criminal court in Dhi Qar Governorate had issued a death sentence against eight members of al-Qaeda. The source told Shafaq News Agency, “based on Article 4 of the Anti-Terrorism Law, the criminal court issued a death sentence against these eight terrorists who …

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IHEC completes the manual counting in two other governorates

Iraq’s High Electoral Commission announced today, Tuesday, the completion of the manual counting in the polling stations in the governorates of Dhi Qar and Saladin. According to a statement, the manual counting took place in the presence of candidates’ representatives, international observers, and authorized media personnel. The Commission added that …

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Two persons were sentenced to death for killing a demonstrator

Two persons charged with killing a person participating in the October demonstrations in Basra, southern Iraq have pled guilty, and the court sentences them to the capital penalty. According to a statement by the Supreme Judicial Council, the convicts confessed to shooting the victim while participating in a demonstration near …

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Pakistan reopens major Border Crossing to Afghanistan

One of the main crossings between Afghanistan and Pakistan has reopened after being closed for almost a month, officials said on Tuesday, offering hope for an end to a standoff that has caused heavy losses to traders and left thousands stranded. The Chaman crossing is a major transit point for …

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Oil prices rise on slow OPEC output increase

Oil prices rose on Tuesday as key producer group OPEC undershot its expected pace of output increases last month, while the world’s top oil consumer China ramped up operating rates to meet a spike in diesel demand. Brent crude futures gained 28 cents, or 0.3%, to $84.99 a barrel by …

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Syria reaffirms support for Palestinians, deplores ‘invalid’ Balfour Declaration

The Syrian parliament has denounced as “invalid” the 1917 Balfour Declaration, which set out Britain’s aim to establish a national home for the Zionists in Palestine, saying the Syrian government and nation will continue to support Palestinians until full restoration of their legitimate rights. The parliament, in a statement released …

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