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Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, Dec. 16

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TEHRAN -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Saturday dismissed as "baseless" the U.S. allegations that Tehran supplies missiles to Yemeni Shiite Houthis, Press TV reported. (Iran-Yemen-Houthis)

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TRIPOLI -- Mohammed Shu'ayb, the first deputy speaker of the Libyan eastern-based House of Representatives (Parliament), on Saturday formally submitted his resignation. (Libya-Official-Resign)

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KHARTOUM -- Sudan's ruling National Congress Party (NCP) and the Communist Party of China (CPC) on Saturday held joint talks in Khartoum on the sidelines of the NCP's Annual Conference of Thought which kicked off sessions here Saturday. (Sudan-China-Parties)

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TRIPOLI -- Libya's eastern-based House of Representatives (Parliament) member Abu-Bakr Saeed said Saturday the parliament's next session will face obstacles to amend political agreement.

The parliament decided to hold an official session on Tuesday to discuss the UN-proposed amendment of the political agreement and appointment of a new governor to the Central Bank. (Libya-parliament) Enditem

 

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