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June 2, 2017

US to outline ‘basic principles’ for peace in Middle East

The US is considering drafting a ‘statement of principles’ to resolve the core issues that will pave the way for future talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, Haaretz...

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June 2, 2017

France: Security conditions not right to reopen Libya embassy

France’s foreign ministry said today security conditions were still not right to reopen its embassy in Libya despite a claim by the prime minister of a UN-backed government there...

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June 2, 2017

Lebanon: 6 months of planning before elections can occur

At least six months of preparation will be necessary before a Lebanese parliamentary election can be held under any new law, Interior Minister Nohad Machnouk said today. Lebanese politicians...

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June 2, 2017

Pentagon: US coalition killed 484 civilians in Syria, Iraq

At least 484 civilians have likely been killed in US-led coalition strikes against Daesh militants in Iraq and Syria since the operation began in 2014, the US military said...

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June 2, 2017

UN calls on Bahrain to probe protesters’ deaths

A UN human rights chief today urged an investigation into a Bahraini security raid which killed five people last month and expressed concern at what he called a crackdown...

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June 2, 2017

Iran complying with nuclear deal

Iran has stayed within key limits on its nuclear activities imposed by a 2015 deal with world powers but is close to once again breaching a ceiling on its...

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June 2, 2017

Trump is fostering chaos in the Middle East

In his first “historical speech to the Islamic world” US President Donald Trump spoke about the “battle between good and evil”, noting that from Lebanon to Iraq to Yemen, “Iran...

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June 2, 2017

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June 2, 2017

UAE hosts meeting of South Yemen dissidents

The UAE has hosted meetings of Southern Movement leaders in Abu Dhabi, including the former President of South Yemen, Ali Salem Al Beidh, the New Khalij has reported. The...

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June 2, 2017

Libya to be divided into 7 military zones

The Presidency Council in Tripoli has announced plans for the formation of seven military zones across Libya. They will cover Tripoli, Benghazi, Tobruk, Sebha, Kufra and the Central and...

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