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June 7, 2019

Why Iraq cannot act as a bridge between Iran and the US

The recent sharp increase in tension between Iran and the United States has prompted a flurry of reporting and commentary talking up the prospect of a military confrontation between...

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June 7, 2019

Is Amir Khan whitewashing Saudi abuses?

OPINION: Saudi Arabia really should listen to Human Rights Watch to improve its reputation...

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June 7, 2019

Israel covered up killing of Palestinian in Umm Al-Hiran

Israel covered up the killing of Palestinian teacher Yacoub Abu Al-Qiyan in Umm Al-Hiran in 2017, a new report has revealed. The incident took place in January 2017 during...

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June 7, 2019

German parliament rejects ban on Hezbollah

The German Bundestag (parliament) yesterday rejected a bill seeking to extend limits on the operations of Hezbollah in Germany. The anti-Hezbollah bill was put forward by the far right...

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June 7, 2019

US: ‘No role’ for European powers in new Syria safe zone

The United States’ envoy to Syria has announced that the country has a general plan to establish a proposed safe zone on the Turkish-Syrian border, but that European countries...

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June 7, 2019

Egypt sends more arms to Libya’s Haftar

Libyan Brigadier General Khalifa Haftar has received a new shipment of weapons from Egypt to help him in his battle to take over Tripoli, Egyptian sourses have said. Al-Araby...

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June 7, 2019

The European elections brought no change for the Middle East

At the end of May, almost 500 million citizens across the European Union voted for Members of the European Parliament to represent them over the next five years, shaping...

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June 7, 2019

Sudan thwarts attempt to smuggle Bashir out of prison

Police in Sudan have thwarted an attempt by “outlawed groups” to smuggle ousted President Omar Al-Bashir from prison. In a statement issued yesterday, police said there had been attempts...

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June 7, 2019

Kushner’s desperate visit to Morocco

US Envoy and Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner’s visit to Morocco is indicative of many things, not least that he is busy shoring up regional consensus for the Bahrain conference...

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June 7, 2019

Belfast councillors vote against sending rep on Israel trade trip

Belfast councillors have voted against sending a representative on a business and investment mission to Israel, reported the Belfast Telegraph. According to the report, councillors rejected a plan to...

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