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Latest in Region
Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria renew call for political solution in Libya
Parliamentary election will be held by end of this year, says Libyan Prime Minister
Africa drowning in armed conflicts
Conflict over diamonds, power, ravages continent
UN pledges to boost its presence in Libya
Al-Sharara oil field to reopen nearly 3 months after it was seized by militants
LNA seizes control of areas in Libya’s southern border
The Libyan National Army (LNA) said that it seized control of Libya’s southern border with Algeria, according to the spokesperson for the army, Ahmed Al-Mismari. He added that the forces entered several southern towns, including Ghat and Awayna during the previous week, with the aim of countering terrorists and criminals. In a recent development …
Israeli military forces kill two Palestinians west of Ramallah
Kafr Neimah was sieged, many Palestinians were abducted by Israeli forces
Bouteflika vows not to complete 5th term, if re-elected
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika promised to call for early election within one year if re-elected for a fifth time in April, Algerian state-run TV channel said on Sunday night. Bouteflika, who is currently receiving medical care in Switzerland, has ruled the country since 1999 and is currently bidding for a fifth term despite his deteriorating health. This …
Israeli protesters call for Netanyahu to step down
Netanyahu accused of corruption one month before elections
Israel strikes Hamas observation points after Gaza launched explosive balloons
No injuries occurred from strikes, Israel stated it has difficulty in dealing with ‘Gaza Balloons’
Ethiopia agrees with Chinese firms to accelerate GERD construction
Project facing several political, financial, technical issues
Clashes between protesters, police, thousands pour in Algeria’s streets
President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s private jet returned from Geneva without him
After return of its elements to Gaza: Haniyeh thanks Egypt, commends depths of relations
Experts believe involved individuals may have been abducted by IS in its conflict with Hamas
We Choose You: Campaign supporting PA President
Israel behind attempt to remove Abbas, says spokesperson for campaign
Pakistan shoots down two Indian aircrafts, captures two pilots
It comes after India launched air strikes in Pakistan one day earlier
Omar El-Bashir bans unlicensed public gatherings, protests
Bashir issues decree to regulate trade in foreign currency, bans trading, hoarding of fuel products
Algeria joins post-Arab Spring fury
Bouteflika announced his bid for fifth term
New Sudanese PM sworn in amid demonstrations, calls for Al-Bashir’s resignation
Security forces fire tear gas in Khartoum, Omdurman to disperse protesters
King Salman stresses importance of political solution in Yemen
Saudi monarch criticises Iran for supporting regional militias
Israel releases head of Islamic authority in Jerusalem after short detention
Sheikh Salhab was released on condition of banning him from entering Al-Aqsa for one week
Israel kills Palestinian teenager, injures 50 others during Gaza’s Friday demonstrations
More than 220 killed in Gaza since beginning of demonstrations in March 2018
Trump agrees to leave 400 troops in Syria
Update came after US, Turkish Presidents agreed to carry out US’ withdrawal in way which serves both interests
Protests spread across Algeria against Bouteflika’s bid for fifth term
81-year-old president has been in office since 1999, succeeded in ending civil war
Captured IS militants handed over to Iraq
Arrested militants include Iraqi, foreign IS members
India’s Narendra Modi hosts Saudi crown prince
Crisis between India, Pakistan will be focus of talks between bin Salman, Indian leaders in New Delhi
Israel arrests 40 Palestinians following closing Al-Rahma gate of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Abbas announces PA refusal to receive tax, customs funds collected on its behalf by Israel
Iran seeks good, brotherly relations with Muslim countries: Rouhani
Revolutionary Guards threatened Saudi Arabia, UAE, Pakistan of military response
Trump’s withdrawal from Syria in favour of Iran, Israel: Experts
US President announced on 19 December to withdraw troops from Syria after claiming to defeat ISIS
LNA takes control over Libya’s largest oil field
Libyan National Oil Corporation stressed resumption of field’s production
Cairo may host Palestinian reconciliation talks: Fatah senior official
Moscow hosted talks to end tensions between Fatah, Hamas
Abbas heads to Saudi Arabia to meet King Salman
Leaders to discuss recent political updates, Palestinian cause
Shoukry renews Egypt’s support for Libya’s unity during AU session
Session held during 32nd summit of African Union