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Dozens protest at Azhar in support of Palestine, against Trump
Egypt
December 22, 2017
Dozens protest at Azhar in support of Palestine, against Trump
Dozens of protesters staged a demonstration for Palestine after Friday prayers at al-Azhar mosque in Cairo. The protesters chanted slogans…
Abbas rules out US peace plan after Jerusalem decision
Middle East
December 22, 2017
Abbas rules out US peace plan after Jerusalem decision
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said Friday that he would “no longer accept” any peace plan proposed by the United States,…
Palestinian killed in renewed clashes over Jerusalem status
Middle East
December 22, 2017
Palestinian killed in renewed clashes over Jerusalem status
A Palestinian was killed in renewed clashes with Israeli forces, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Friday, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas…
UN denounces US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital
Middle East
December 22, 2017
UN denounces US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital
The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Thursday to denounce President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, largely ignoring…
Top US aid recipients ignored White House threat on UN vote
World
December 22, 2017
Top US aid recipients ignored White House threat on UN vote
Ahead of a dramatic vote at the United Nations on Thursday, the United States made an unprecedented threat to fellow…
Suspected cholera cases in Yemen hit 1 million – ICRC
Middle East
December 21, 2017
Suspected cholera cases in Yemen hit 1 million – ICRC
The number of suspected cholera cases in Yemen has hit 1 million with more than 80 percent of the population…
After US veto, UN General Assembly to meet on Jerusalem status
Middle East
December 20, 2017
After US veto, UN General Assembly to meet on Jerusalem status
The 193-member United Nations General Assembly will hold a rare emergency special session on Thursday at the request of Arab…
Fleeing — but not to Europe
World
December 18, 2017
Fleeing — but not to Europe
Never before have so many people been on the move, migrating in search of jobs and security. Large numbers are…
France seeks ways to boost anti-jihadi force in Africa
World
December 13, 2017
France seeks ways to boost anti-jihadi force in Africa
Presidents, princes and diplomats are coming to Paris on Wednesday to breathe life into a young African military force that…
UN official says North Koreans agree on importance of avoiding war
World
December 13, 2017
UN official says North Koreans agree on importance of avoiding war
A top UN official said he encouraged North Korea to be open to “talks about talks” during a visit to…