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Iraqi Kurdistan’s not so friendly skies opening again soon

Baghdad to formally take charge of Kurdistan Region airports and borders; shift in Syria strategy by Moscow may follow Russian presidential election; Jordan’s king and Turkish president find common ground.

The Erbil International Airport is seen in Erbil, Iraq September 29, 2017. REUTERS/Azad Lashkari - RC19D0FD09E0
Erbil International Airport is seen in Erbil, Iraq, Sept. 29, 2017. — REUTERS/Azad Lashkari

Abadi closes deal on airports

Baghdad and Erbil will soon announce final agreement over control of airports and borders, which, as expected, will revert to the central government.

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