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The journey of Channel8 begins #CHANNEL8
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The President of the Kurdistan Region said the Kurdistan Regional Government will hold elections with the participation and consent of all parties. #CHANNEL8
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SDF Spokesman Farhad Shami said Turkey was planning a ground offensive soon in the districts between Gire Spi and Jarablus in order to get closer to Kobani. #CHANNEL8
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Channel8 Film Fund will provide $10,000 to $15,000 every two months to a Kurdish filmmaker to help them make a film and then broadcast it in a special show. #channel8 @Channel8English
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The National Security Advisor called for dialogue between Washington, Tehran, and Baghdad. #CHANNEL8 #suliforum24
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The meeting of Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani with Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran. #CHANNEL8
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Bafel Jalal Talabani emphasized to Brett McGurk the importance of free elections for democracy's sake and vowed to resist any efforts hindering the democratic process in Kurdistan. #CHANNEL8
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“We reject the remarks of some Iraqi government officials that there is an agreement between the Kurdistan Regional Government and international companies to resume oil exports through the Iraqi-Turkish oil pipeline,” APIKUR said. #CHANNEL8
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In Photos: Bafel Jalal Talabani, the President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, paid his respects at the funeral of Sheikh Tahnun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan and extended his condolences to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE. #CHANNEL8
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The APIKUR spokesperson said that the Iraqi government is preventing the resumption of oil exports from the Kurdistan Region, leading to a halt in the association’s operations. #CHANNEL8 @Channel8English
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The PUK political bureau strongly denounces all authoritarian efforts and speculations about a deal among parties to delay the Kurdistan parliamentary elections, which are set for June 10th. #CHANNEL8
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Video: Response to missile attack on Kormor gas field #CHANNEL8
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Themed "Middle East Conflicts," the 8th Sulaimani Forum, sponsored by Channel8, will bring together key figures and influencers from Kurdistan, Iraq, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States to discuss political, economic, and environmental issues. #CHANNEL8 #Suliforum24
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Iraqi Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani: Efforts are being made to resume oil exports from the Kurdistan Region with positive intentions. #CHANNEL8
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The President of Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Bafel Jalal Talabani, is set to visit the United States for high-level meetings with US government officials and think tanks. #CHANNEL8
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In Photos: Christian families in Alqosh town start their festive preparations for Easter by decorating Easter eggs with vibrant colors and intricate designs in Mosul, Iraq Photo: AA #CHANNEL8
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This comes amid pressure from Barzani’s party to delay the elections, a matter likely to be discussed during the visit. #CHANNEL8
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Bafel Jalal Talabani met with Congressman Mike Garcia and told him that they aim to protect their people, maintain stability, and safeguard the country through relations with other nations. #CHANNEL8
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Al-Araji emphasized to the Turkish ambassador that preventing terrorist activities from Iraqi soil is crucial to ensuring the security of both countries and the wider region. #CHANNEL8
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"This action reflects the agreements reached during the 17th session of the Iraq-Tunisia Joint Committee, which took place in Baghdad on May 12, 2024. #CHANNEL8
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The 8th Sulaimani Forum, sponsored by Channel8, continues. Photo: Channel8 #suliforum24 #CHANNEL8
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Harvesting season of local products in Taqtaq district brings a bountiful supply of fresh, delicious ingredients for community enjoyment. Photo: Ari Mustafa/ Channel8
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Thomas Seiller, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Iraq: You must agree that corruption must be fought and essential reforms must be done. #suliforum24 #CHANNEL8
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In Photos: Colorful graffiti and murals adorning apartment buildings catch the eye of visitors in the Kreutzigerstrabe district of Berlin, Germany. Once a slum building, now transformed into a vibrant community project, it is covered with artworks. Photo: AA #CHANNEL8
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Erbil Traffic Police: A tourist bus from Turkey, which transports tourists between the Kurdistan Region and Turkey, was caught committing 135 speeding violations in Erbil. Consequently, Erbil Traffic seized the vehicle and imposed a fine of 37 million dinars. #CHANNEL8
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In Photos: The streets and bazaars bustle with increased activity in Tehran as people prepare for the overlapping Ramadan and Newroz celebrations at the Grand Bazaar in Iran. Photo: AA #CHANNEL8
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In a collective statement, the PUK, Kurdistan Islamic Union, Kurdistan Justice Group, and New Generation party express strong disapproval of any efforts to push back the elections #CHANNEL8
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PUK President Bafel Jalal Talabani met with Congressman Mike Quigley, member of the Appropriations Committee, and a close friend of the Kurds to discuss the ongoing terrorism threat in the region, emphasizing the need for collective action to combat and eradicate it. #CHANNEL8
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Video capturing the drone attack at the Khor Mor gas field. #CHANNEL8
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In Photos: Sarchnar Resort in Sulaymaniyah on the second day of Eid celebrations offers a serene escape for visitors. Photo: Bryar Ali/ Channel8
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She said that a total of 109,018 individuals have registered in the biometric system, with 54,199 in Erbil, 24,347 in Duhok, and 30,472 in Sulaymaniyah. #CHANNEL8
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The KRG Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs stated that the first Kurdish pilgrim passed away on Mount Arafat. It was mentioned that the individual who died had traveled to Saudi Arabia on a tourist visa, not an official pilgrimage visa. #CHANNEL8
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Retail jewelry stores in Baghdad showed some minor fluctuations. The selling price of 21-carat Gulf gold ranged between 470,000 and 480,000 IQD, while Iraqi 21-carat gold prices varied from 440,000 to 450,000 IQD. #CHANNEL8
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The Iraqi government's spokesperson: PM Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani has directed the Ministry of Interior, the Iraqi Red Crescent, and other relevant authorities to provide any assistance they can offer to Iran in the search for the missing helicopter of the Iranian president, which
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Niqab has been prohibited during exams at Zakho University to prevent anyone from taking exams on behalf of other students. #CHANNEL8
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The Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Qubad Talabani, said the Kurdistan Region’s economy is not stable. #CHANNEL8 #suliforum24 #CHANNEL8
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Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani and Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Geoffrey Pyatt convened to address the challenges and barriers facing electricity production in the Kurdistan Region. #CHANNEL8
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Sudani outlined the government’s ambitious plans to launch an oil revolution aimed at reshaping Iraq’s energy landscape. #CHANNEL8
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Bafel Jalal Talabani, PUK President, met with Congressman Brad Schneider, member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives (Democrats) in Washington, DC, discussed regional developments, emphasized peace, stability, responsible dialogue, and national
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In Photos: Rescue teams are searching for the Iranian president's helicopter; "The weather has made the search difficult," the Red Crescent chief said. #CHANNEL8
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Janez Lenarčič, the European Commissioner for Crisis Management: Upon the Iranian request for assistance, we are activating the EU's Copernicus EMS rapid response mapping service in view of the helicopter accident reportedly carrying the President of Iran and its foreign
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Iranian media reported that despite the arrival of 20 rescue teams and multiple helicopters to the area, they were still unable to reach the presidential plane due to the challenging terrain, which includes dense forests. #CHANNEL8
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Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. #CHANNEL8
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Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani meets with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. #CHANNEL8
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In Photos: Drone attack on Kurale area in KRI's Sulaymaniyah. #CHANNEL8
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Channel8 reporter: Sound of loud blasts was heard in #Baghdad Read More:
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BREAKING: ISIS fighters launched an attack on an Iraqi army unit in the plains of Ozem, between Diyala and Salahaddin provinces, resulting in casualties among both soldiers and officers. #CHANNEL8
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A huge fire broke out in two popular markets in Kirkuk city, causing more than a hundred of shops to burn. #CHANNEL8
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Al-Sudani will be joined at the event by other guests, such as Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Singaporean Minister of Law K. Shanmugam, Maldivian Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihusaan, and Togolese Minister of Foreign Affairs Robert Dussey. #CHANNEL8
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Today marks the 10th anniversary of the injury and disappearance of photojournalist Kamran Najm, who went missing during clashes between Peshmerga forces and ISIS fighters in southern Kirkuk. #CHANNEL8
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This directive came during the second meeting chaired by the Prime Minister to follow up on the agreements and memoranda signed with Turkey during the recent visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Iraq. #CHANNEL8
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In Photos: Muslim pilgrims perform the symbolic 'stoning of the devil' ritual as part of the hajj pilgrimage in Mina, near Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca. #CHANNEL8
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Bafel Jalal Talabani, the President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, meets with Ali Bagheri, the Iranian Acting Foreign Minister in Sulaymaniyah's Dabashan. #CHANNEL8
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned of a potential "full-scale regional conflict" in the Middle East amid escalating tensions over the Gaza war and Iran's attack on Israel. #CHANNEL8
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CBI made it clear in a statement that the viral image of the purported new banknote showcasing Zaha Hadid is entirely counterfeit. #CHANNEL8
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Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani held a meeting with German Deputy Consul in the Kurdistan Region Benjamin Hanna, where he expressed readiness of the government delegation to visit Baghdad with the intention of reaching a final agreement to resolve budget and salary matters.
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As per the guidelines for the Kurdistan parliamentary elections, the deadline will not be extended. #CHANNEL8
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In Photos: Thunder illuminates the sky of Sulaymaniyah Photo: Aras Jabbar
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Barzani said Iraq’s political parties should take into account the KDP’s comments if they want the party to participate in parliamentary elections. #CHANNEL8
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In Photos: Kurdistan Regional Government Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani laid the foundation stone of a factory in Raperin administration. Photo: Ari Mustafa/ Channel8
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This information was revealed in a report released by the Supreme Judicial Council on Monday. #CHANNEL8
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The Israeli military confirms a shooting incident on the Egyptian border is being investigated, with a dialogue underway with Egypt. Initial reports indicated casualties on the Egyptian side with no harm to Israeli soldiers. #CHANNEL8
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The Flower and Sapling Festival kicked off at Azadi Park in Sulaymaniyah and will run for three days. Photo: Channel8/ Hama Sur
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The incident on Friday further underscores the prevailing security challenges in the oil-rich nation. #CHANNEL8
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Protests began in #Istanbul and #Van with the involvement of the Co-leaders, members of the DEM Party, and Başak Demirtaş and Leyla Zana, along with thousands of people. #CHANNEL8
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Brazil football coach Dorival Junior said the national team and players were going through a “difficult time” grappling with the rape convictions of former internationals Robinho and Dani Alves. #CHANNEL8
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The French foreign ministry, via its former Twitter account, condemned the incident as “ #odious ” and emphasized the necessity of a thorough investigation into the #Moscow #gun attack. #CHANNEL8
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In Photos: Organizing an environmental initiative at Sulaymaniyah's Azadi Park Photo: Channel8/ Hama Sur
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A primary focus of the event will be climate change and water scarcity, exploring strategies to address these challenges while underscoring the importance of cross-border environmental protection efforts. #CHANNEL8
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Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani meets with Hossein Salami, the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). #CHANNEL8
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To avoid water overflow, one of the gates at Sulaymaniyah's Darbandikhan Dam has been opened. #CHANNEL8
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Truffle collectors continue to suffer from attacks and mines. #CHANNEL8
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Initially believed to be a drone, the projectile triggered warning sirens but caused no injuries or damage. #CHANNEL8
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"We hear the Americans (are) looking at us as allies and they’ve always told us they want to see a strong Kurdistan,” Barzani said. #CHANNEL8
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Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations: However, should the Israeli regime make another mistake, Iran’s response will be considerably more severe. It is a conflict between Iran and the rogue Israeli regime, from which the U.S. MUST STAY AWAY!
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The Iraq National Intelligence Service released a report on Sunday that stated they had carried out 236 operations in various Iraqi provinces during February. #CHANNEL8
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Qassim al-Araji emphasized that he does not deny the existence of individuals with foreign passports working alongside Mossad in Erbil. #CHANNEL8
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"All polling stations and branches throughout Iran are prepared for the electoral process." #CHANNEL8
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Nechirvan Barzani left for the Iranian presidential palace for a meeting with Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi. Afterwards, he is set to meet with the Iranian Foreign Minister. #CHANNEL8
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The Iraqi army has been rebuilding itself for several years since its losses to the Islamic State in 2014, and it has always emphasized it must rely on more than one source to arm itself. #CHANNEL8
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China emerged as the top destination for Iranian exports during this period, importing goods worth $2.193 billion from Iran. This was followed by Iraq with $1.584 billion, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with over $1.08 billion, Turkey with $729 million, and Pakistan with $383
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Tate and his brother Tristan were released from custody in Romania after their arrest on Monday on a British warrant #CHANNEL8
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An attack on a Barbados-flagged ship was the fifth anti-ship ballistic missile fired by the Houthis in two days #CHANNEL8
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New footage of Seagull Island, in Sulaymaniyah's Dukan Lake, shows that the situation is gradually returning to normal after implementing necessary measures. #CHANNEL8
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Central to the dialogue were the forthcoming elections, internal dynamics within the Kurdistan Region, and the lingering issues between Erbil and Baghdad. Read More: #CHANNEL8
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“Iranian-backed Houthi militants fired one anti-ship cruise missile from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen toward the Red Sea,” a Centcom statement said. #CHANNEL8 @Channel8English
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A video capturing a lion cub's tumble onto 60-Meter Road in Sulaymaniyah shows the cub landing and quickly darting off along the road. #CHANNEL8
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His latest film, “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” which delves into the story of a court investigator amidst protests that affect his family life, drew attention and acclaim at the festival. #CHANNEL8
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Another topic slated for discussion is the status of Armenians and their lone seat in the Kurdistan parliament, which was deemed unconstitutional by the Iraqi Federal Court. #CHANNEL8
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Greganti emphasized the significance of the election for all political factions and the democratic trajectory of the region. #CHANNEL8
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The Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid welcomed his Turkish counterpart at the Baghdad Palace. #CHANNEL8
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Key cities like Istanbul, Ankara, Adana, Bursa, and Antalya elected CHP mayors less than a year after Erdogan faced a setback in a failed presidential challenge. #CHANNEL8
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Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) ranked 180 countries and territories based on their perceived levels of corruption in the public sector. #CHANNEL8
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Jabar Rauf of Sulaymaniyah, despite his special needs, has been greening his house for nearly 15 years. In 2022, he won the Environmental Organization's award for the 'greenest house' in the Kurdistan Region. Photo: Channel8/ Hama Sur
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The census, set to avoid sensitive topics such as ethnicity and prioritize religion, aims to pave the way for an official census scheduled for November 20, marking the first national count in 27 years since 1997. #CHANNEL8
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“As the commission, we have proposed September 5 as a possible date for the parliamentary elections. If the presidency announces a later date, the commission can adjust accordingly.” #CHANNEL8
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In Photos: The increasing temperatures are causing the ice on Lake Masian's surface in Ağrı province, North Kurdistan, to melt. #CHANNEL8
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In Photos: The rose harvesting season has commenced in Idlib province, Syria, where numerous refugees depend on selling roses for their livelihood. #CHANNEL8
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Examples of the measures implemented are “mandatory premarital testing and testing for pregnant mothers when either parent has thalassemia.” #CHANNEL8 @Channel8English
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BREAKING: Channel8 reporter in Syria: Sound of bombardment heard near al-Hol camp #CHANNEL8
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