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Latest in Region
Twin car bombs in Syria kill nearly 50 in regime neighbourhood in Homs
The city is a frequent target of attacks by the “Islamic State” (IS) and Al-Qaeda affiliated Al-Nusra Front. Sunday’s attack came as government and allied forces advanced on IS territory
Egyptian, Nigerian leaders discussed ways to address terrorism in Africa
Both countries aim to increase their economic collaboration
Kerry and Lavrov agree on ceasefire in Syria
Bashar Al-Assad wants assurance that terrorists will not take advance of ceasefire to capture more Syrian territories
Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia decide on set of resolutions following tripartite meeting
The three countries decide to form a mutual fund, and introduced an institutional framework to foster mutual cooperation
Cairo consults with Syrian government to ensure delivery of humanitarian aid
Russia expressed concerns over Turkish attacks, saying such acts will increase tension between both countries
US targets IS camp in Libya, killing 43
Facility was tied to a terrorist involved in two terror attacks in Tunisia, according to Pentagon
Al-Sisi, offcials pay tribute to Boutros-Ghali
Boutros-Ghali passed away Tuesday at the age of 93 at Al-Salam Hospital in Giza
Iraq sentences 40 ‘IS’ members to death over Tikrit massacre
The mass killing of up to 1,700 Shiite soldiers became a symbol of IS brutality
Egypt strongly condemns terror attack in Ankara
28 people were killed, 61 injured in a terror attack in the Turkish capital on Wednesday
As Saudi mulls Syria ground intervention, Egypt disengages
Saudi intervention in Syria is unlikely to happen as it depends on participation of US troops, says analyst
Russia calls for UN security council discussion on purported Turkish violations in Syria
Conditions for ceasefire agreement cannot be fulfilled in one week, says Al-Assad
Black market in dollars and diesel thrives at Libya’s cost
Like much else in Libya, the financial system has broken down. Corruption is endemic throughout the economy, while smuggling hard currency and diesel have become lucrative businesses. Nancy Porsia reports from Tripoli.
Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan split from main group in Egypt: local media
Brotherhood council in Jordan unanimously agreed on all amendments to group’s internal
Shoukry underlined that Libyan Parliament should be only representative of Libyan people
Under threat of probable military intervention, some IS fighters in Libya are moving south, threatening countries like Chad and Niger, officials say
Bashar Al-Assad will not govern Syria in the future: Al-Jubair
There is no evidence that we have bombed civilians, in spite of everyone’s accusations, says Russian PM
South Sudan demands Egypt military support to build strong national army
Mashar praised Egypt’s effort to support South Sudan in his meeting with Al-Sisi Tuesday
Egyptian, Sudanese, Ethiopian irrigation ministers meet to review French companies’ offer
The final draft of the agreement with the French companies will be reviewed by Corbett law firm before setting date to sign contract, says Moughazy
Report on GERD technical studies to be presented on Wednesday
Moghazy said meetings might extend for two additional days to further review the study findings
Egyptian citizen run over, killed in car accident in Riyadh
The incident purportedly occurred following a dispute over who would cross the road first
Thousands of civilians may lose food supply if regime troops move forward in Aleppo: UN
Deployment of Gulf troops to Syria, which remains highly unlikely, would prevent that narrative from unfolding, says analyst
UAE joins forces with Saudi Arabia, announces it is prepared to send troops to Syria
Any serious operation against IS should include ground forces, says Gargash
Tens of thousands of Syrians fled their homes near Aleppo after continuous Russian air strikes
Moscow still insists its operations in Syria are limited to fighting terrorist groups
Political instability hinders US plans to fight IS in Libya
The west is not ready to deploy troops, even if it is necessary, says analyst
Russia will not stop its operations in Syria before it defeats the terrorists: Russian Foreign Minister
Russia may try to carve out Alawite mini-state in Syria for its ally Bashar Al-Assad, says British Foreign Minister
UN announces official launch of Syria peace talks in Geneva
The Syrian people deserve to witness an improvement on the ground, says di Mistura
Egyptian suspected of suicide bomb attack in Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Interior reported that Egyptian national Talha Hisham, 37, was the second attacker in the terrorist attack that targeted a mosque, killing four and injuring 18 others.
Talks in Geneva, victims in Damascus
The opposition group will meet Di Mistura Monday after his positive response
US officials ‘unsure’ 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 ‘greatly regrets civilian casualties in Yemen’
US and British experts are advising the collation to improve its target precision
Al-Sisi meets Ethiopian Prime Minister on sidelines of AU Summit
The two discussed the Renaissance Dam and coordination between the two countries, among other topics