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August 4, 2022

Iraq: Sadr calls for parliament to be dissolved and early election

The leader of the Sadrist movement in Iraq, Muqtada Al-Sadr, called yesterday for parliament to be dissolved and an early election to be held. Al-Sadr made his call in...

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August 4, 2022

UN experts and rights groups call for international probe into Beirut Port explosion

Independent UN experts and human rights groups have called on the UN Human Rights Council to launch an international investigation into the 2020 Beirut Port explosion. The call has...

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August 4, 2022

The reconciliation graveyard

The Palestinian Authority which arose out of the Oslo Accords with the aim of building Palestinian autonomy, continues to contribute directly and indirectly to the destruction of the idea...

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August 4, 2022

Tunisia: Ennahda denounces Ghannouchi investigation over ‘fabricated’ allegations

Ennahda Movement in Tunisia has denounced the latest investigation by the authorities of its President, Rached Ghannouchi, after charging him over “fabricated” allegations, Al-Quds Al-Arabi has reported. Ghannouchi was...

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August 4, 2022

Syria: regime announces municipal elections

The regime of Bashar Al-Assad is planning to hold municipal elections on 18 September, Syria’s state news agency SANA reported on Wednesday. The elections will be held even though...

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August 4, 2022

Israel extends Gaza closure for another day

The Israeli occupation army decided on Wednesday to extend the closure of the border crossings into the Gaza Strip for another day, local media have reported. Sources also quoted...

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August 4, 2022

Lebanon: international support group ‘concerned’ at lack of progress in blast investigation

The International Support Group for Lebanon expressed its “concern” on Wednesday at the lack of progress in the judicial process related to the Beirut port explosion that killed more...

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August 4, 2022

Iraq: officials call for national dialogue to end political deadlock

Officials in Iraq called on Wednesday for a national dialogue to end the country’s political deadlock, Anadolu news agency has reported. President Barham Salih met with Prime Minister Mustafa...

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August 4, 2022

PA: former official leaves hospital after assassination attempt

Former Palestinian Authority Deputy Prime Minister Nasser Al-Din Al-Shaer left hospital on Wednesday evening two weeks after gunmen targeted him in Nablus, Quds Press has reported. Al-Shaer was apparently...

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August 4, 2022

The myth of the Temple of Solomon and the struggle for Jerusalem

Al-Aqsa Mosque, in the heart of the holy city of Jerusalem, is 1,300 years old – built in the 7th century. Israeli excavations, invasions and campaigns have, however, threatened...

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