Arab World

Saudi FM sees progress on Yemen, urges Israel to engage on resolving conflict

Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said on Wednesday progress was being made towards ending the Yemen war, but more work was…

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Columbia University names Egypt-born Nemat Shafik as first woman president

Columbia University named former Bank of England Deputy Governor and current London School of Economics President Nemat “Minouche” Shafik as…

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European prosecutors in Beirut view bank data in c.bank governor probe: Sources

European prosecutors in Beirut this week examined bank transfer documents related to an investigation into whether Lebanon’s central bank chief…

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Israeli prime minister confirms citizen captured by Hamas in Gaza is alive

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Tuesday that an Israeli citizen held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip was…

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Iran ‘very pleased’ by thaw in Turkey’s ties with Syria

Iran said Tuesday it was “very pleased” by the start in December of the first direct talks between Ankara and…

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At least one killed in blasts targeting troops in central Somalia

One person was killed and at least six others injured in a suicide car bombing at a checkpoint manned by…

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No normal ties with Turkey without end to occupation: Syria’s Foreign Minister Mekdad

Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad said on Saturday that Turkey would have to end its military presence in his country…

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Morocco, Spain arrest three extremists in joint raids

Moroccan and Spanish authorities have broken up an extremist cell linked to the ISIS terrorist group and arrested its three…

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