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July 17, 2017

16 Syrians sanctioned by EU over chemical attack

The European Union (EU) imposed sanctions on 16 Syrian scientists and military officials today for their suspected involvement in the chemical attack in northern Syria in April which killed...

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July 17, 2017

Palestinians in Gaza protest against Israeli violations against Al-Aqsa Mosque

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July 17, 2017

Britain’s counter-extremism strategy is under close scrutiny

The suppression of an important report into the funding of “extremist” activity in Britain by foreign sources is a clear indication of the gap between British foreign and domestic...

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July 17, 2017

Sudan must jump through more US hoops to get sanctions lifted

Donald Trump’s decision to delay for another three months the lifting of sanctions imposed on Sudan was, by all accounts, greeted in Khartoum with “complete shock”. Sudanese officials were...

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July 17, 2017

Houthis issue death sentences after 10 minute mass trial

Seventy Yemeni civilians were killed by the Houthis and forces loyal to former President Ali Abdullah Saleh whilst in detention, Al Arabiya reported the internationally backed government saying. Thirty-six...

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July 17, 2017

Meshaal: Turkey is being targeted

Turkey has always supported the Palestinian cause, the battle for Jerusalem and efforts to break the siege on Gaza, the former head of Hamas’ political bureau, Khaled Meshaal, said...

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July 17, 2017

House arrest for Israeli soldier who killed wounded Palestinian in Hebron

Elor Azarya, an Israeli soldier who was convicted of shooting and killing a Palestinian as he lay wounded on the ground in March 2016, has been released from prison...

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July 17, 2017

Yemen: Banks strike in protest against brutal robberies

Yemeni banks began a three-day strike today in protest against a spate of brutal robberies across the south of the country, Al-Quds Al-Arabi reported. Ten armed men, wearing military...

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July 17, 2017

Algeria-Mauritania border declared a ‘military zone’

Mauritanian authorities have declared their border with Algeria a military zone which will be prohibited to civilians. “The Ministry of National Defence informs the entire population, and in particular...

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July 17, 2017

Libya’s Sarraj calls for elections to save the country

Presidency Council head Fayez Al-Sarraj has called for elections next year as part of radical changes to the country’s political system. Amongst the changes announced, the PC head called...

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