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Greek refugee reception could break down in October

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GREECE

The closure of unofficial transit routes through the western Balkans has stranded about 60,000 irregular migrants in temporary camps in Greece. With winter approaching, the money…

US influence in Africa will wane under Trump

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AFRICA/US

US policy towards Africa.

COVID-19 will boost Canada’s Trudeau government

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CANADA

The party almost won the last election, reducing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals to a minority government. However, Trudeau’s party is now gaining popularity due to the…

Internal EU divisions will emerge over Syria stance

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EU/SYRIA

The EU's third donor conference pledging humanitarian assistance for Syria.

Riyadh may agree to Yemen talks, but in its own time

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YEMEN/SAUDI ARABIA

Prior to that, medical sources had reported 150 deaths in the space of 24 hours in fighting in the city. Washington and London are putting renewed pressure on Saudi Arabia and the…

Iran impact on global oil market will be slow

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INT/IRAN

This drop reflected concerns over China's slowdown, fears that Greece would be forced to leave the euro-area, and the agreement of a deal between Iran and the P5+1 powers (five…

Yemen war may see a lull, but peace prospects are poor

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YEMEN

This complicates direct talks that began recently between Saudi Arabia and the Huthis on a resolution to the wider conflict. Meanwhile, the first visible signs of progress in…

Russia seeks mediating but not dominant Libyan role

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RUSSIA/LIBYA

Moscow is increasingly involved in Libya in support of a dual ambition to be taken seriously as a regional power and an honest intermediary. As Turkey takes sides in the conflict…

Canada-US ties will see fewer irritants under Biden

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CANADA

Canada’s Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is preparing to welcome a more predictable and stable partner in Biden than outgoing Republican President Donald Trump. However…

Venezuela's Maduro on the back foot as crisis mounts

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VENEZUELA

Pressure on Caracas has intensified over recent weeks, elevating expectations that President Nicolas Maduro will be forced to stand down well ahead of the December 2018…