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Libyan forces advance against ISIL in its main base of Sirte

Toxic gas dropped on Syrian town where Russian helicopter shot down, say rescuers

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Bahrain's GFH repays $45 million in syndicated debt

Atkins shifts people into property as Middle East transport and infra work slows

Nuclear ballistic missiles competition opens on $62bn Minuteman replacement plan