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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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The west is not ready to deploy troops, even if it is necessary, says analyst
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Russia will send report on security review in 15 days: Cairo Airport Chairman
Egyptian minister of Aviation Hossam Kamal hopes Russian flights will be restored before end of June.
Turkey involved in illegal oil trade with âIslamic Stateâ militants: Russia
Russia intends to destabilise the Turkish state by putting it on the defensive with trade sanctions, says analyst
UN announces official launch of Syria peace talks in Geneva
The Syrian people deserve to witness an improvement on the ground, says di Mistura
Egypt among 23 countries to attend Rome meeting to coordinate fight against IS
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry discussed developments in Libya with his US counterpart
Talks in Geneva, victims in Damascus
The opposition group will meet Di Mistura Monday after his positive response
US officials âunsureâ if Americans were arrested in Saudi Arabia
A website operated by the Saudi Interior Ministry reported the arrest of four US citizens on 25 January
Saudi-led coalition âgreatly regrets civilian casualties in Yemenâ
US and British experts are advising the collation to improve its target precision
Claims of violation of Turkish airspace âbaseless propagandaâ: Russia
Russian Ministry of Defence denied Turkish claims
Interior Ministry denies reports on perpetrators of Russian plane crash
A report by Reuters suggested the perpetrator was an airport mechanic, while a Russian media report indicated that a perpetrator fled to Turkey
Global economic slowdown forces African nations to consider reorganisation of expenditure: Al-Sisi
The Egyptian president emphasised need to obtain more funds for developmental programme in order to achieve goals of âAfrica 2063â vision
Main Syrian opposition group will participate in Geneva talks
The opposition will go to Geneva Saturday to âdiscuss humanitarian issues in preparation for political negotiationsâ, says spokesperson
Russian tourists may soon return to Egyptian resorts
Flights were suspended after a Russian plane carrying 224 passengers was on its way back to the city of St. Petersburg from Sharm el-Sheikh airport when it crashed in Sinai on 31 October.
Kurds will not be invited to Geneva talks: French FM
As the refugee crisis intensifies, Egypt condems new Danish law allowing police to seize assets from Asylum seekers
Egypt supports Arab League decision to support Saudi Arabia against Iran: FM
Arab League Ministerial Group to conduct internal deliberations on developments of Saudi-Iranian conflicts
Russia to complete report on Egyptian airports security in 1 week
The results of this report will clarify the volume and the scope of the additional measures to be taken, says Russian official
Russia did not ask Al-Assad to resign: Lavrov
The conflict over the Syrian opposition delegation is not between Russia and the US at this point, but between Russia and the US’s Turkish and Saudi allies, says Moscow-based analyst
Tobruk parliament rejects suggested new government in Libya
Senior officials said the US and its allies are increasing reconnaissance flights and intelligence surveillance in Libya in anticipation of possible airstrikes and commando raids against IS
Egypt condemns Israelâs decision to seize lands in West Bank
Israel goes against all agreements signed between it and Palestine and challenges international communityâs efforts to achieve a two-state solution, says FM spokesperson
Al-Sisi discusses latest GERD developments with Irrigation Minister
Moughazi pointed to several measures to protect Egyptian coasts including Alexandria, Marsa Matrouh, and Kafr El Sheikh by building breakwaters
Turkish statement is âunacceptable interference in Egyptâs internal affairsâ: Abu Zaid
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson called on Turkish officials to stop denying Egyptâs international status, and to pay attention to its own violations against its citizens
Al-Sisi, and US General Lloyd discuss antiterrorism measures
Al-Sisi addressed the spread of terrorism in the region and methods to stop the arrival of foreign militants
Shoukry delivers message on regional affairs in Amman
The Foreign Minister discussed with the Jordanian King the situation in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Libya
Democracy is an irreversible choice in Tunisia: Tunisian Prime Minister
Tunisian President accused âmalicious handsâ of exacerbating the situation in the country but said he understand protest demands
Egypt urges UN to guarantee fair representation of Syrian opposition at Geneva talks
Kerry told journalists talks may be postponed until they reach an agreement on Syrian opposition
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Political and security analyst Alessandro Di Maio analyses the difference between Al- Qaeda and âIslamic Stateâ in terms of aims, funding source and use of media
Libya announces national unity government according to UN-backed plan
The government, with 32 ministers, is supposed to end the conflict in Libya between the two warring parties, according to a UN-backed plan.
Libya announces national unity government
Egyptian FM and Libyan counterpart support formation of national unity government