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• The US to impose trade sanction against Turkey 

  After halting sales of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey and imposing sanctions against two Turkish ministers, the US is now preparing to remove the tax exempt status of 1.66 billion dollars worth of Turkish goods.
• Three ISIS members captured east of Deir ez-Zor 

  SDF fighters have captured three ISIS members who were preparing for an attack east of Deir ez-Zor.
• Protests in Iran spread from Isfahan to Tehran  

  The protests in Isfahan, Iran have spread to various provinces such as Tehran, Karaj, Ahvaz and Arak. There was an alleged attack against a religious school in Karaj.
• SDF: Security established at Syria-Iraq border 

  The eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor has been completely cleared of ISIS.
• SDF Commander: Many ISIS sleeper cells were captured 

  SDF Commander Şêrgo Hesekê stated that many sleeper cells of ISIS have been captured during the clearing operations they are conducting in the areas liberated from ISIS in the Operation Cizire Storm.
• Deir ez-Zor production back on track 

  Agriculture in the Deir ez-Zor region has improved and production has increased.
• Aggravated life sentence for 9 suspects in Ankara massacre case 

  Nine suspects given 101 times aggravated life sentence for "deliberate killing".
• Kurdistan and Turkey remember victims of Shengal genocide 

  Press conferences and actions demanding justice for Yazidi women.
• AKP evacuates the Midyat camp where Yazidis also stay 

  The AKP is closing down 5 refugee camps where Yazidis who fled ISIS barbarism also stay.
• ISIS mine kills 14 civilians in Aleppo 

  14 civilians died as result of a mine explosion in Aleppo.
• Market reopens in Deir ez-Zor after 7 years 

  The popular bazaar had to be closed under DAESH occupation.
• Protests in Isfahan step up after three days of unrest 

  Demonstrations are spreading to many Iranian cities.
• US-Turkey relation crisis escalates 

  Two Turkish ministers hit by US sanctions as crisis deepens.
• Ankara-backed coalition of gangs formed before operation on Idlib 

  Ankara-backed gangs formed a new coalition in Idlib, targeted by the Syrian regime.
• USD shoots high, Turkish Lira collapsing 

  As USD rises over 5 Liras, Euro trades at 5.90 Liras.
• Municipality of Florence demands freedom for Öcalan 

  The Florence City Council issued a decision on July 31, demanding the release of Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan and the recognition of Kurdish rights and autonomy.
• Women politicians talk of the need for dialogue in Syria 

  Women politicians reiterated that a solution to the war in Syria must be reached within Syria itself.
• Majority of Germans opposed to Erdogan’s visit 

  Only 24% of participants answered “yes” or “preferrably yes” to the question, “Should Erdogan visit Germany?” while a mere 7% said they were undecided.
• Protests and demonstrations in many Iranian cities 

  Workers are demanding to be paid, people better services.
• Explosion in Kirkuk kills one 

  One person died and two others got wounded as a result of an explosion in Kirkuk.
• 5 thousand teachers complete their training in Deir ez-Zor 

  The teachers who successfully pass the exams will be sent to various schools.
• British national acquitted in YPG-related case 

  Jim Matthews had been assisting the YPG and Western Coalition Forces in fighting ISIS in Rojava.
• MSD-Damascus meeting said to have irritated Turkey and KDP 

  A Syrian regime source said a MIT-KDP delegation allegedly rushed to Damascus.
• HDP’s Temelli: Economy is out of control amid a governance crisis 

  HDP co-chair confirmed the country is facing a governance crisis.
• KCDK-E: Shengal’s autonomous status must be recognized 

  KCDK-E called the ISIS attacks against Yazidis on August 3, 2014 in Shengal a “genocide of humanity” and demanded status for Yazidis.