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Palestinian factions welcome Egypt’s declarations about restoring the peace process
The PLO appreciates Al-Sisi’s initiative to achieve Palestinian unity as the main keystone to peace in the Middle East, says spokesperson
World power considers lifting embargo on arms to Libyan GNA
We are ready to train and equip Libyan military forces per the Al-Sarraj government’s 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
HRW calls on UAE to release two foreigners arrested for criticising Egypt
Emirati scholar and Jordanian journalist jailed in UAE for series of online posts including personal criticism of Egypt
Back-to-back bombings kill scores of Yemeni troops
Three explosions have rocked the southeastern Yemeni city of Mukalla, killing at least 13 government troops. Meanwhile, the Yemeni government and Iran-backed rebels held talks for a third consecutive day in Kuwait City.
Netanyahu retracted his declaration about intentions to send commandos to Cairo in 2011
The Israeli PM said Israel did not intend to do this on its own but in cooperation with Egyptian authorities
Australia stops five people suspected of plotting sailing trip to Syria
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of trying to leave Australia illegally on a small boat to sail to Indonesia. Officials believe the men wanted to join jihadis in Syria and ‘engage in hostile acts.’
Al-Mukalla Airport reopens after government and UAE forces recapture Yemeni port
Obama has seized an opportunity to target AQAP, says analyst
“Now it’s our turn to help them back”: Syrian refugees help victims of Canadian wildfires
The wildfire in Canada has destroyed the homes of thousands of people in Fort McMurray. Many have been evacuated to Calgary, where Syrian refugees are now stepping up to support the victims of the wildfire.
Fighting ‘Islamic State’ keeps Iraqi rivals in check – for now
In Bashir, a Shiite Turkmen town recently liberated from the “Islamic State,” tensions that could lead to a new conflict in Iraq are palpable. Florian Neuhof reports from northern Iraq.
Saudi Arabia creates energy mega-ministry to implement Vision 2030 plan
The new department will oversee half of the kingdom’s economic output as the country continues to diversify its economy. The newly appointed energy minister plans investment in renewables and mining.
US army sent small contingent of troops to Yemen to help fight AQAP
US troops helped UAE forces seize the city of Mukalla, which AQAP took control of amid unrest last year
Saudi Arabia is pushing towards the collapse of the Syria ceasefire: Nasrallah
Russian defence ministry announced Saturday that a truce in Aleppo and Latakia will be extended for three days
UN warns that Iraq’s political crisis helps ‘Islamic State’ extremists
The UN has strongly urged Iraq’s political leaders and civil society to resolve the current political deadlock.
Aleppo truce extended by another 72 hours
A temporary truce in Syria’s second city, Aleppo, has been extended for another 72 hours as clashes raged further south.
What does Shiite power broker al-Sadr want from Iraq?
Demonstrators have gathered in Baghdad to protest Iraq’s government every Friday for months. The Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr is using the movement to stage his political comeback, Birgit Svensson reports from Baghdad.
Tunnel found, fresh Gaza clashes between Israel and Hamas
Israel and Hamas fighters have clashed in southern Gaza in the most serious incidents since a devastating war in 2014. Israel’s army has said it found another cross-border tunnel used by Palestinian militants.
In Cartoon: Aleppo seeks help
Syrian ceasefire extended to embattled city of Aleppo
US officials have announced the extension of a truce to Syria’s war-torn northern city. Officials at the United Nations, meanwhile, have accused the Assad regime of war crimes.
Israeli court sentences Jewish gang leader to life for killing Palestinian teenager
An Israeli court has given a life sentence to the leader of a Jewish gang which kidnapped, beat and burned alive a Palestinian teenager in 2014. It is unlikely to do much to ease tensions on either side of the conflict.
Baghdad’s Shiite-Sunni politics in shambles
Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Abadi has failed to abolish sectarian and party quotas for government positions. The threat of a shutdown now looms, while “Islamic State” continues to control large parts of the country.
‘Islamic State’ fighters break through Kurdish lines, kill US Navy SEAL
‘IS’ fighters have regained ground after breaking through Kurdish defenses near the city of Mosul in Iraq. An American Navy SEAL was reportedly killed in the fighting.
Syrian refugees in Europe fear stigmatization
There is growing concern in Europe about the prospect of suspected war criminals from Syria entering the asylum system. Tom Rollins reports on the case of one man who says he’s been unfairly targeted.
Damascus truce extended in Syria as fighting rages in Aleppo
The Syrian military has extended its ceasefire around the capital although fighting is still going on in the country’s north. Meanwhile,US Secretary of State John Kerry is trying to revive peace talks.
Bin Laden in the jihadist world of ‘Islamic State’
Five years after the death of bin Laden, al Qaeda is being overshadowed by IS, which is expanding not only in Afghanistan and Pakistan but also in Bangladesh. DW examines the new challenges to the group in South Asia.
State of emergency declared in Baghdad after protesters storm the parliament
Protestors stated their intent to continue demonstrating until the elimination of sectarian quotas in the government
Egypt condemns Aleppo attacks, express concern over humanitarian situation
The death toll in the Al-Quds hospital attack has risen to 50, according to Doctors Without Borders.
UN reports dire days in Aleppo as airstrikes in Syria destroy hospital
According to the UN, the situation in Aleppo is ‘catastrophic.’ The aid lifeline that delivers supplies to millions of Syrians is at risk of being severed because of new government airstrikes.
UN peace talks on Yemen restored in Kuwait
The parties are committed to discussions towards a comprehensive political solution, said UN envoy to Yemen