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13 March 2019
European Parliament votes to freeze Turkey’s membership talks
During the 12 March Plenary session in Strasbourg, the members of the European Parliament (EP) voted 370 in favor and 109 against, with 143 abstentions, for formal suspension of EU accession negotiations with Turkey....
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12 March 2019
Iranian President Rouhani visits Iraq
On 10, 11 and 12 March the President of Iran held an official visit in Iraq. During the meeting between Rouhani and his Iraqi counterpart Barham Saleh, the two leaders confirmed their intention to intensify relations between Teheran and Bagdad....
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11 March 2019
Algeria President Bouteflika renounces his bid to seek a 5th term as president
On 11 March, President of the Republic of Algeria, Abdelaziz Bouteflika sent a message to the nation in which he announced the postponement of the Presidential Elections of 18 April 2019, and his decision to renounce his bid to seek a 5th term as president. ...
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