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Zimbabwe: Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as president
Mnangagwa, who was sacked from his role as Mugabe’s deputy earlier this month, is only the second president in Zimbabwe’s 37-year existence as an independent nation.

Fahmy reviews Egypt’s efforts in facing climate change during Bonn’s COP23
Egypt’s Minister of Environment Khaled Fahmy said Friday that the Paris Agreement is considered as a big change in the international mutual efforts to face the danger of climate change, regarding the ability of countries to adapt with its negative impacts, and throughout the international cooperation to decrease its impacts, according to a statement from …

Zimbabwe’s political turmoil escalated to military intervention
Military denies coup, claiming temporary control to “target criminals”

Trump’s statement in accordance with concerns towards Tehran’s policies: Egypt
Egypt stressed in the statement the necessity of enhancing trust in the Middle East

Profile: the new director-general of the UNESCO
After becoming the French Minister of Culture in 2016, Audrey Azoulay has exerted great efforts in supporting culture and cinematic production

Egypt condemns Las Vegas shooting
Egypt condemned Monday’s deadly mass shooting of Las Vegas which killed at least 59 people and injured hundreds of others on Sunday night during a music concert. “Peace loving peoples must unite in facing powers of evil and enemies of life during critical times where innocent souls were lost,” the ministry of Foreign Affairs said …

Germany tops the world’s quality of nationality index, Egypt ranks 130
There is no direct correlation between the power of the state and the quality of its nationality, says QNI co-author

International community failed to save Rohingya from their sufferings: Al-Tayeb
Grand Imam says the only way to global peace is to achieve peace among religions

Merkel starts her electoral campaign, vows to embrace opposition
The German Chancellor said that refugees are obliged to obey the law and the constitution

Al-Azhar calls for immediate action to stop ‘massacres against Muslims in Myanmar’
International organisations would take a different, strong position if the victims were followers of any religion other than Islam, says Al-Tayeb

Arab League expresses “deep concern” for Rakhine tragedy
Turkey was subjected to fake news photographs taken elsewhere, not in Myanmar, Suu Kyi told Erdogan

Al-Sisi, Putin condemn Rohingya tragedy during China visit
Al-Azhar’s Council of Muslim Elders calls on UN, Muslim states to protect Rohingya

The more coffee you drink, the longer you will live (if you’re lucky, that is)
Are you addicted to coffee? Then you may have a reason to celebrate. A long-term international study suggests that enjoying a cup of coffee is good for your health. And several cups are even better.This is the kind of research that will definitely find its fans. Coffee – the black liquid stuff that was once …

Somewhere over the rainbow: fun facts about the colorful arches
Rainbows aren’t just pretty, they’re also cool examples of science at work, a symbol for the LGBT movement and – as some believe – a bridge to the world of the Norse Gods.How do rainbows form? First things first – why do we even get to see glorious arches of color in the sky? It …

Egypt strongly condemns Manchester attacks: FM
‘Terrorist attack pushes for non indulgent measures on international level,’ says FM spokesperson

Can Merkel press Saudi authorities on women’s rights?
German Chancellor Merkel has arrived in the Saudi port city of Jeddah to hold talks with the kingdom’s authorities. Women’s rights are high on her agenda following massive criticism of Riyadh’s UN women’s body role.German Chancellor Angela Merkel landed in Saudi Arabia Sunday on a one-day official visit. She will hold talks with the Saudi …

Protesters clash with Paris police following French first-round result
Scuffles between police and left-wing demonstrators have broken out in Paris. The clashes broke out shortly after early results showed far-right leader Marine Le Pen advancing to the French presidential runoff.Several hundred young people rallied in eastern Paris on Sunday as initial projections coming in from France’s first-round presidential voteshowed centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right …

US defense secretary visits strategic base in Djibouti
Jim Mattis has arrived in Djibouti to visit Washington’s strategic base in the Horn of Africa country. Mattis’ trip to the Middle East and Africa comes as the US ups pressure on militant groups including al-Shabab.US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis became the first Trump administration official to visit Djibouti on Sunday as he toured Camp …

‘IS’ claims deadly police shooting on Paris’ Champs-Elysees
A policeman has been killed on Paris’ Champs-Elysee in what President Francois Hollande has described as a terrorist incident. The so-called “Islamic State” has claimed responsibility. The assailant has been killed.The so-called “Islamic State” (IS) jihadist group claimed responsibility for Thursday’s attack on Paris’ bustling Champs-Elysees in which a police officer was shot and killed. …

Turkey slams UN for ‘politically-motivated’ interference in referendum
A group of UN human rights observers have criticized a nationwide crackdown on civil society after a failed coup. Turkey accused the experts of interfering in a referendum that may consolidate power into the presidency.Turkey’s foreign ministry on Thursday accused the UN of meddling in its internal politics ahead of a nationwide referendum to consolidate …
Trump, Xi start first high-stakes meeting
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting at Trump’s Florida resort, the so-called “Southern White House.” Trade and North Korea are at the top of the agenda during two days of talks.North Korea’s nuclear ambitions and tensions over trade will hang over US President Donald Trump’s first face-to-face talks with Chinese …
Myanmar leader Suu Kyi denies ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslims
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has denied accusations of ethnic cleansing against the Muslim minority Rohingya communities. Suu Kyi said it was “too strong an expression” for what was happening.Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has denied ethnic cleansing of the country’s Rohingya Muslims, despite the UN and human rights organizations saying that the …

After period of tensions, Trump praises Al-Sisi as friend and ally
Trump asserted that both leaders will work together to fight terrorism

Egypt’s institutions condemn St. Petersburg bombing
Egyptian officials assert terrorism is an international phenomenon, which requires collective efforts to counter it

US federal judge extends order blocking Trump travel ban
A judge in Hawaii has indefinitely extended an order blocking a ban on travel to the United States from six predominately Muslim countries. Critics of the ban say it is based on unconstitutional religious discrimination.US District Judge Derrick Watson on Wednesday extended an earlier temporary restraining order into a preliminary injunction that blocks the enforcement …

Ivanka Trump to become official White House employee
Ivanka Trump will become a federal employee after drawing criticism over an original plan to be an unofficial advisor. As an official federal employee, the first daughter will have to comply with ethics laws.First daughter Ivanka Trump will become a federal employee as assistant to the president, the White House announced on Wednesday. “We are …

Reports: Germany involved in deadly Syria airstrike
German jets reportedly passed intelligence to the anti-IS coalition for an airstrike that killed dozens of civilians in Syria. Germany only provides reconnaissance and does not carry out attacks.German Tornado reconnaissance jets taking part in the US-led anti-Islamic State mission in Syria provided intelligence that may have led to dozens of civilians deaths earlier this …
Citing ‘bias,’ Israel cuts UN funding
Israel has again cut funding to the UN over alleged anti-Israel bias in the world body. The United States has threatened to do the same.Israel announced on Wednesday it is cutting payments to the United Nations by $2 million (1.9 million euros) due to alleged bias against the Jewish state. The foreign ministry said in …

Turkey announces end to military operation in Syria
Turkey’s prime minister has announced an end to the operation known as “Euphrates Shield.” The offensive was launched last summer as part of the fight against the so-called “Islamic State.”The military operation known as “Euphrates Shield” is now over, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim announced on Wednesday. Yildirim said in an interview with a local broadcaster …
Post-Brexit, the hard work begins now for the UK
With a divided public and domestic political tensions, Britain has launched the formal process of leaving the EU. Now the real work begins. Samira Shackle reports from London.The Brexit referendum in June laid bare deep divisions in British society, which are still in evidence today. Much of the tabloid press, which has opposed the EU …