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Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, Feb. 11

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CAIRO -- Up to 16 militants were killed and four others arrested in a major anti-terrorism operation launched by Egypt on Friday in Northern and Central Sinai, the Egyptian army said in a statement on Sunday.

"The air forces targeted 66 hideouts and centers used by terrorists," the statement added, saying that 11 vehicles, and 31 motorbike, as well as three explosive warehouses were destroyed during the continuous raids. (Egypt-Army-Sinai operation)

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RIYADH -- Saudi Arabia on Sunday opened up the recruitment of female investigators, the Al Arabiya TV reported.

Saudi Public Prosecution announced that job applications by women will be accepted from Feb. 11 to March 3. The applicants should be qualified for the position, and with a relevant university degree. (Saudi Arabia-Women-Investigators Recruitment)

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ISTANBUL -- Turkish president's security and foreign policy adviser Ibrahim Kalin has met with U.S. National Security Adviser Herbert Raymond McMaster in Istanbul and discussed in detail issues that are hurting bilateral ties, Turkish media reported on Sunday.

Joint efforts against terrorism, long-term strategic partnership between Turkey and the United States, and the latest developments in the region were among topics under discussion, the Hurriyet daily said. (Turkey-U.S.-Ties)

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RAMALLAH -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas aide said Sunday that Palestinians will ask Russian President Vladimir Putin to step into a multilateral mechanism to overlook the peace process.

Abbas' diplomatic advisor Majdi Khalidi told official Palestinian radio station Voice of Palestine that the president will meet with Putin tomorrow in Sochi. (Palestine-Russia-Peace Process) Enditem

 

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