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November 16, 2018

Kimberley Process failure means blood diamonds still legal this Christmas

As the plenary meeting of the Kimberley Process (KP) diamond regulatory body, chaired by the EU, draws to a close today in Brussels those hoping for an end to...

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November 16, 2018

Israel coalition likely to fall as MKs veto Bennett appointment

Israel’s ruling coalition looks likely to crumble as key ministers veto the appointment of Naftali Bennett as defence minister. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly told a meeting of...

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November 16, 2018

The US is not sincere about a ceasefire in Yemen

The call by the United States late last month for a ceasefire in Yemen initially raised hopes of a possible breakthrough in the nearly four-year old conflict. But even...

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November 16, 2018

Algeria renews its support to Palestinian people

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika yesterday renewed his country’s “full and continuous support” for the Palestinian people in their struggle to determine their destiny and regain all their legitimate national rights. In a congratulatory message...

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November 16, 2018

Gulf citizens renew calls for anti-normalisation with Israel

Gulf nationals have renewed their calls to the governments of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to “halt all forms of normalisation with Israel and activate the necessary boycott laws.” Gulf activists have continued their recently...

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November 16, 2018

Latest attacks on Gaza cost Israel $33m, says military

The latest 48-hour Israeli escalation against the besieged Gaza Strip cost Israel around $33 million, the Israeli military announced on Wednesday. Local sources told Al-Khaleej Online that the cost...

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November 16, 2018

Has Qatar succeeded in facing the blockade?

I took another look at the speech made the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, at the opening of the 47th session of the Qatari Advisory...

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November 16, 2018

Israel: Jewish Home planned to leave coalition in protest of Gaza ceasefire

Israel’s Jewish Home party had planned to leave the coalition in protest against the ceasefire in Gaza, only to be beaten to its announcement by Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman....

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November 16, 2018

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November 16, 2018

UN warns of ‘unprecedented human suffering’ in Syria

Deputy spokesman for the United Nations Secretary General has warned of “unprecedented human suffering” in Syria if the fighting in the north-west of the country continues. “We have received...

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