"The government of Iraq approved the use of Apaches in support of ISF (Iraqi Security Forces) operations," the Pentagon said.

In the secret ballot election in the 193-member world body, Israel received 109 "yes" votes.

The move comes as Apple tries to boost its subscriber base beyond its current 15 million paying users.

The OPEC kept forecasts for global oil supply and demand unchanged after its members broke off a meeting earlier this month.

Landsteiner is also credited with laying the groundwork, together with fellow scientist Erwin Popper, that led to the discovery of the polio virus.

In the lead up to its suspension, the airline had faced criticism including complaints about cancelled flights as pilots went on strike.

Showing restraint, the Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army troops refrained from retaliating to continue protecting their positions.

The opposition blames the Socialist policies of Maduro and his predecessor, Hugo Chavez, for the country's economic decline.

"Out of compassion, let’s get rid of him now, because he’s contaminating society," he said, according to a recording available online.

The visit of Mohammed bin Salman comes amid a diplomatic row with the UN and policy differences with the U.S.