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January 19, 2016

Egypt’s anti-corruption czar in eye of storm

The head of Egypt’s anti-corruption authority has been under heavy criticism over his statements that government corruption has cost the Arab country billions of pounds. Last month, Hisham Geneina,...

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January 19, 2016

Saudi: Most victims of extremism globally are Muslim

Most victims of extremism in the world are Muslims, the Saudi Council of Ministers stressed yesterday, noting that it has a steadfast approach to facing and fighting all forms...

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January 19, 2016

Islamic Movement institutions banned by Israel

In November 2015, the Israeli government outlawed the northern branch of the Islamic Movement in the country, using British Mandate-era “Emergency Regulations” to do so. Following this decision, a...

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January 19, 2016

Arab League calls for action to free hunger striking Palestinian journalist

The Arab League yesterday demanded human rights and international humanitarian organisations take immediate action to release captive journalist Muhammad Al-Qeeq who has been on hunger strike from 24 November....

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January 19, 2016

Regional developments are working to Israel’s advantage

Regional developments in the Middle East are so fluid that they do not allow decision-makers to assess the situation in a calm environment. This includes Israelis who view the...

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January 19, 2016

Qatar, Russia and the stability of the region

The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad started his official visit to Russia on Monday 18 January and there is no doubt that all eyes will be on...

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January 19, 2016

Abbas receives HRW report on Israeli human rights violations

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas yesterday received a detailed report on how illegal settlements in the West Bank contribute to Israel’s violations of human rights, Palestinian news agency WAFA reported....

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January 19, 2016

6,000 Palestinian refugee families displaced from Yarmouk call for urgent help

Around 6,000 Palestinian refugee families in Qudsia neighbourhood in the Damascus countryside are appealing for humanitarian organisations and the United Nations to offer them urgent humanitarian assistance, Felesteen newspaper...

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January 19, 2016

France: Success of Syria peace talks hangs on ending starvation of civilians

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said it was not possible to confirm if a UN sponsored peace conference scheduled for 25 January between the Syrian opposition and regime will...

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January 19, 2016

Iran denounces new US sanctions on ballistic missile program

Iran has denounced new sanctions imposed by the United States on its ballistic missile program. The Iranian Student News Agency (ISNA) reported Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hussein Jaber Al-Ansari...

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