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The legacy of the ‘Islamic State’

The legacy of the ‘Islamic State’

The terrorist “Islamic State” (IS) militia is mostly defeated in Syria and Iraq. According to the US military, the jihadis have…
Palestinians meet to respond to Trump’s ‘slap of the century’

Palestinians meet to respond to Trump’s ‘slap of the century’

Palestinian leaders met Monday to plan a response to what they see as US President Donald Trump’s attack on their…
Jordan unveils major IMF-guided tax hikes to reduce public debt

Jordan unveils major IMF-guided tax hikes to reduce public debt

Jordan’s cabinet announced on Monday a major package of IMF-guided tax hikes it says are crucial to gradually lower record…
At least 20 dead as clashes shut airport in Libyan capital

At least 20 dead as clashes shut airport in Libyan capital

Fierce clashes broke out in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Monday, killing at least 20 people, shutting the airport, and…
New US-backed ‘border force’ in Syria infuriates Ankara, Damascus

New US-backed ‘border force’ in Syria infuriates Ankara, Damascus

Syria, Turkey and Russia responded vehemently on Monday to new US-backed plans to set up a 30,000-strong “border force” inside…
Turkey’s threatens attack ‘at any moment’ on Kurdish-held Afrin in Syria

Turkey’s threatens attack ‘at any moment’ on Kurdish-held Afrin in Syria

Turkey is enraged about US plans for a Kurdish-led “border force” in Syria —  A Turkish attack would further strain relations…
Violent protests resume in Tunisia after two days of calm

Violent protests resume in Tunisia after two days of calm

Violent protests erupted again on Sunday in two areas of the capital Tunis and another town after a relatively calm…
UAE says Qatari fighter jets intercepted civilian flight

UAE says Qatari fighter jets intercepted civilian flight

The United Arab Emirates said on Monday that Qatari fighter jets intercepted an Emirati civilian aircraft during a routine flight…
Israel vows to destroy all Gaza attack tunnels by year end

Israel vows to destroy all Gaza attack tunnels by year end

Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman has announced his country’s strategy to destroy tunnels used to launch attacks on Israeli soil…
Palestinians to get 3G in West Bank, after Israel lifts ban

Palestinians to get 3G in West Bank, after Israel lifts ban

Palestinians in the West Bank are finally getting high-speed mobile data services, after a yearslong Israeli ban that cost their…
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