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After ousting Bashir, Sudan’s activists struggle to loosen military’s grip

After ousting Bashir, Sudan’s activists struggle to loosen military’s grip

DUBAI (Reuters) – After spearheading the rallies that toppled former President Omar al-Bashir, Sudan’s main protest group is now locked…
EU says inspectors, not announcements, determine next steps in Iran standoff

EU says inspectors, not announcements, determine next steps in Iran standoff

It ain’t easy being Brussels, the broker and bodyguard of the beleaguered Iran nuclear deal that US President Donald Trump wants…
Human rights group accuses Germany of mistreating rejected Afghan asylum-seeker

Human rights group accuses Germany of mistreating rejected Afghan asylum-seeker

The Council of Europe’s anti-torture committee on Thursday accused German police of mistreating an Afghan man who was being deported after observing…
Europe rejects Iran ‘ultimatums’ on nuclear deal

Europe rejects Iran ‘ultimatums’ on nuclear deal

The European Union on Thursday reiterated its commitment to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal but insisted it would not accept…
Famine on rise in Near East and North Africa: FAO

Famine on rise in Near East and North Africa: FAO

Famine is on the rise in the Near East and North Africa with more than 52 million people undernourished, most…
As Sudan uprising grew, Arab states worked to shape its fate

As Sudan uprising grew, Arab states worked to shape its fate

CAIRO (AP) — As the popular uprising against Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir gained strength earlier this year, Egypt, the United…
Qatar to send money for West Bank, Gaza after Israel truce

Qatar to send money for West Bank, Gaza after Israel truce

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar on Tuesday said it is sending $480 million to Palestinians in the West…
Arab activist says Norway warned him of potential Saudi threat

Arab activist says Norway warned him of potential Saudi threat

OSLO (Reuters) – A prominent Arab pro-democracy campaigner living in political asylum in Norway said he had been temporarily moved…
Anti-Kurdish protests grow in Syria’s Deir al-Zor: residents, locals

Anti-Kurdish protests grow in Syria’s Deir al-Zor: residents, locals

AMMAN (Reuters) – Arab inhabitants of Syria’s Deir al-Zor began a third week of protests against Kurdish rule, the largest…
Iran says its nuclear pact roll-back is legal and reversible – RIA

Iran says its nuclear pact roll-back is legal and reversible – RIA

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told his Russian counterpart on Wednesday that Tehran’s decision to scale…
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