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Middle East Updates / U.S., allies conduct air strikes in Syria, Iraq against ISIS
ISIS releases more than 100 flag-burning Iraqis; Men's release came shortly after Islamic State late Saturday published a new video showing British hostage John Cantlie in Mosul.
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Iran's president calls for an end to the country's international isolation
Talking to 1,500 economists, Hassan Rohani appeared to be critical of hardliners who oppose his efforts to deliver Iran from years of erratic economic management by the previous administration.
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Transgender divas rock Muslim world, but common transsexual people still fighting to fit in
Transsexual singers and dancers in places like Turkey and Morocco are big-time celebrities, but there’s far less acceptance of common transgender people.
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