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Iraq's prime minister seeks closer US ties while keeping armed groups at bay

The prime minister of Iraq has kept his country on the sidelines as military conflicts raged nearby for almost two years

The Independent UK

Cotton Holding Gains on Monday’s Midday

Cotton futures are trading with 18 to 25 point gains across the front months on Monday, despite mixed outside factors. Crude oil futures are $1.34/barrel higher. The US dollar index is rallying, up $0.896 to $98.295. Commitment of Traders data showed spec traders adding a total of 1,415 contracts to...

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Yazidi genocide victims offered glimmer of hope for justice – but challenges remain

A French national called Sonia Mejri will stand trial for her alleged involvement in crimes committed against the Yazidi community, a Paris court ruled in early July. Mejri is accused of having joined the Islamic State (IS) group’s so-called caliphate in Iraq and Syria, and participating in its genocidal campaign…

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Cotton Pulling Back at the End of the Week

Cotton futures are trading mostly lower on Friday, with contracts down 45 to 50 points at midday. October is an exception, up 2 points on thin trade. Crude oil futures are 53 cents/barrel lower. The US dollar index was higher, up $0.401 to $97.525. As we near the end of...

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Acquaintance of suspect in Taylor Swift concert plot convicted at trial in Austria

An Austrian court has convicted an acquaintance of the main suspect in last year’s foiled plan to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna on terrorism charges unrelated to the plot and sentenced him to two years in prison

The Independent UK

Outrage among Germany's imams: Seyran Ateş' warnings against 'Islamisation' dangerous

Seyran Ateş, imam of the only liberal mosque in Germany, warned of Islamisation in Europe. Imams are now speaking out, accusing her of using "dangerous" language.

Euronews

Cotton Trading with Thursday Gains

Cotton futures are trading with 51 to 78 point gains at midday. Crude oil futures are 28 cents/barrel higher. The US dollar index is higher, up $0.177 to $97.130. Export Sales data showed a total of 32,748 RB in net reductions for old crop cotton in the week ending on...

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Fundamentally by Nussaibah Younis audiobook review – a sharp comedy about Islamic State brides

Sarah Slimani’s droll delivery is the perfect fit for this hilarious Women’s prize-shortlisted debut, in which an academic embarks on a UN mission in Iraq

The Guardian - UK

Cotton Posting Early Thursday Gains

Cotton price action is up 27 to 37 points on Thursday morning. Futures faded back off the midday gains on Wednesday, closing with mixed action of 3 points higher to a point lower. Crude oil futures were down 79 cents on the session. The US dollar index was weaker, down...

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Cotton Comes Back to Close Steady

Cotton futures faded back off the midday gains on Wednesday, closing with mixed action of 3 points higher to a point lower. Crude oil futures were down 79 cents on the session. The US dollar index was weaker, down $0.177 to $96.940. The Seam showed sales of 1,093 bales on...

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Cotton Showing Some Green at Midday

Cotton futures are showing positive trade on Wednesday, with contracts up 15 to 40 points so far at midday. Crude oil futures are down 10 cents midway through the session. The US dollar index is weaker, down $0.057 to $97.05. The Seam showed sales of 1,093 bales on Tuesday, with...

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Syria asks Turkey for defence support after sectarian clashes, officials in Ankara say

Turkey, which has long expressed readiness to assist Damascus, was working towards providing training and technical support to help strengthen Syria's defence capacity, the officials added.

Euronews

Hogs Still Seeking Direction on Tuesday

The porkers are trading cautiously higher at the CME on Tuesday (excluding October, which is down 7 cents heading into midday). Lean hog futures were up 10 to 87 cents on Monday. Preliminary open interest was down 2,469 contracts on Monday, suggesting short covering. USDA’s national base hog price had...

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Famous Last Words? Cotton Not Doing Much

Cotton prices are trading on both sides of unchanged as we roll into midday on Tuesday, with thinly traded October down 14 points and other contracts 3 points either side of UNCH. Futures had closed out the Monday session with losses of 52 to 58 points. Crude oil futures are...

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Cummins Earnings Preview: What to Expect

Cummins is prepared to release its second-quarter results next month, and analysts project a single-digit drop in its profitability.

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Cotton Slipping Lower into the Weekend

Cotton price action is trading with 17 to 42 point losses across the nearby contracts on Friday. Crude oil futures are back down 16 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index down $0.301 to $98.145. The Seam showed sales of 385 bales on Thursday, with an average price of...

Euronews

Syrian forces leave Sweida after ceasefire with Druze militias goes into effect

The fighting had threatened to unravel Syria's post-war political transition and brought further military intervention by neighbouring Israel.

Euronews

Libya’s strongman with friends in high places: All you ever wanted to know about Khalifa Haftar

After an EU delegation was humiliated by the commander in control of large swaths of eastern Libya, Euronews explores Haftar’s fall, then rise to power and who is helping him maintain it.

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Cotton Trading Higher on Wednesday, but Inside Tuesday’s Range

Cotton Prices are trading modestly higher at midday on Wednesday, with most net changes 1 to 8 points for the day. Benchmark December hit 69 cents at the high on Tuesday but is a few dimes off of that thus far on Wednesday. Thinly traded October is in minus territory....

Euronews

Terror to tourism? Hostage-style video invites visitors to Taliban's Afghanistan

Darkly comic videos made by a tour agency and shared by Taliban-linked accounts on social media are encouraging people to travel to Afghanistan.

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Cotton Holding Higher on Tuesday

Cotton futures are showing 40 to 81 point gains across most contracts on Tuesday. Crude oil is down $0.69/barrel at $66.29, with the US dollar index $0.597 higher to $98.360. Weekly Crop Progress data showed a total of 61% of the US cotton crop squaring, with 23% setting bolls. Condition...

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Cotton Bulls Pushing Through on Monday

Cotton futures are trading with midday gains of 28 to 60 points so far on Monday, despite outside pressure. Crude oil is down $1.13 /barrel at $67.32, with the US dollar index $0.256 higher to $97.785. Friday afternoon's Commitment of Traders report showed a total of 3,180 contracts added to...

International Business Times

Iraqis Face Difficult Return From Syria Camp For IS Families

After years in a Syrian detention camp, Ibrahim Darwish was relieved to be allowed to return home to Iraq, but his joy was quickly punctured by the harsh reality that he had to disown his sons accused of being jihadists.

The Guardian - UK

UK may need new scheme to detect people obsessed with violence, report to say

Exclusive: Report into Prevent criticises handling of Southport attacker and man who killed MP David Amess

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Cotton Leaking Lower Following USDA Production Increase

Cotton prices are trading with losses of 20 to 50 points so far on Friday trade. Crude oil is up $1.88/barrel at $68.45, with the US dollar index $0.193 higher to $97.515. The monthly update to the USDA balance sheets showed a 300,000 bale hike to US cotton exports at...

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