Syrian army enters administrative borders of Al-Raqqah
A large-scale attack that was backed by Russia breached the borders of the Islamic State stronghold
Ahmed Abbas
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Ahmed Abbas is a journalist at DNEâs politics section. He previously worked as Egypt based reporter for Correspondents.org, and interned as a broadcast journalist at Deutsche Welle TV in Berlin. Abbas is a fellow of Salzburg Academy of Media and Global Change. He holds a Masterâs Degree of Journalism and New Media from Jordan Media Institute. He was awarded by the ICFJ for best public service reporting in 2013, and by the German foreign office for best feature in 2014.
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Egypt consults with Greece, Libya over rescue operation in the Mediterranean
Approximately 340 migrants were rescued on Friday and nine bodies were found, according to Greek officials
The peace process has not faced such ignorance and neglect since Oslo: Shoukry
The 2002 Arab initiative âstill has all elements for a comprehensive settlementâ, says Saudi foreign minister
Signals received by French vessel likely from MS804 black box
The signal came from within the narrowed area of the search in the Mediterranean Sea
Saudi Arabia shoots down a ballistic missile from Yemen, may reconsider the ceasefire
This is the second missile to be shot down in a month, says Saudi-led coalition
Iraqi army initiates battle of Falluja to retake city from IS
An army statement said troops entered from the southern part of the city, and âkept moving forwardâ
Investigators require at least 12 days to find EgyptAir MS804 black box
EgyptAir flight MS804 crashed into the Mediterranean Sea during the early hours of Thursday 19 May, claiming the lives of all 66 people onboard.
Arab foreign ministers urge international community to not intervene in Libya
Their final statement called on Arab countries to politically and financially support the new GNA to enforce security institutions, as the only legitimate body in Libya
Arab ministries of foreign affairs support French initiative over Palestinian-Israeli conflict
An international peace conference is supposed to take place in the French capital on 3 June
Ethiopia close to finishing 70% of Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
The technical report has nothing to do with the current construction and it is only intended to show the damâs impact on other countries, says Ethiopian minister
Al-Azhar insists on fighting extremism using various methods: Grand Imam
Al-Azhar is ready to train French imams on the moderate understanding of Islam, says Al-Tayeb
Investigation committee receives report showing electronic message prior to EgyptAir aeroplane crash
Egypt contracted Deep Ocean Search to look for the black box of EgyptAir MS804
EgyptAir to contract with French, Italian companies to help search for MS804 black box
The technical record of the crashed EgyptAir aeroplane did not contain any technical failures
Syrian opposition delegation briefs Egyptian minister on Geneva talks
All sides in the conflict must be consulted and Egypt will support the Syrian people, says Shoukry
Egypt condemns series of explosions in Syrian city of Tartous
The attacks are the first of their type in the coastal city where a Russian military base is located
Human remains of Egyptair MS804 victims could indicate explosion on board: forensic source
Twenty-three body bags containing the remains of victims from EgyptAir flight MS804 arrived at Zenhom mortuary on Monday
18 parts of crashed EgyptAir aeroplane to be sent to criminal investigation labs
The priority is to search for more victims and identify the location of the black box, says the team
Family members to give DNA samples at mortuary to identify deceased relatives
The US navy continues to support Egyptian efforts in searching for more debris of the crashed EgyptAir flight MS804 in the Mediterranean Sea
Turkey needs a new constitution: new Turkish PM
The AK party recently passed a new law that allows for MPs to be stripped of immunity
EgyptAir MS804: Egyptian submarine sent to crash location
The 90 degree turn that was initially made, and the subsequent 360 degree turn while descending from 37,000 ft to 15,000 ft and then loss of radar contact at 10,000 ft could indicate that the pilots were making dramatic efforts to escape an unsafe situation and reach a lower altitude, says analyst
Libyaâs uncertainty: a power struggle between the GNA, Haftar, and militant groups
As the GNA, Khalifa Haftar, and militant groups tango in a power struggle for Libya, the international community considers for the first time an end to the arms embargo put in place during the fall of Muammar Gaddafi
Fire on board more likely than terrorism scenario in EgyptAir crash
Aviation and navigation take priority over ground communication in an in-flight emergency, says safety and accident investigation professor
Kerry arrives in Cairo to discuss regional affairs with Al-Sisi
This is Kerryâs second visit to Egypt in less than a month, as he visited Cairo on 20 April.
World power considers lifting embargo on arms to Libyan GNA
We are ready to train and equip Libyan military forces per the Al-Sarraj governmentâs request, said the Italian FM
Kerry discusses fragile Syria ceasefire with Saudi King before Vienna talks
The US secretary of state will attend a NATO meeting about security challenges, addressing Libya in particular, on Wednesday
Israel still opposes holding an international peace conference: Netanyahu
The Israeli side seems to be afraid of any international intervention that may dictate terms
Turkeyâs destroyed premiership
A change in the constitution is likely what will decide the future of Turkey rather than who is the next prime minister
Egypt will support initiatives for Palestinian rights: Al-Sisi
Abbas emphasised the importance of holding an international conference to end the occupation within a specific time framework.
Al-Mukalla Airport reopens after government and UAE forces recapture Yemeni port
Obama has seized an opportunity to target AQAP, says analyst
Arms embargo on the Libyan National Army must be lifted: Al-Sisi
The Libyan government of national unity will be able to confront terrorism across the nation, says Al-Sarraj