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Libyan rivals to pick transitional leaders in run-up to elections

New, reformed Presidency Council must be formed along with unified government before…

Fatma Lotfi

UN lists candidates for Libya’s transitional government until parliamentary vote

Candidates include Parliament Speaker Aguila Saleh and GNA’s Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha

Daily News Egypt

Egypt re-nominates Aboul Gheit as Arab League Secretary-General

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi asks Arab leaders to support nomination of…

Bassant Mohammed

Palestine to receive 1st batch of Russian coronavirus vaccine in 2 days

The first batch of Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V is a donation…

Xinhua

Lebanese president launches $246m social safety net financing plan

"We will work on distributing the money fairly among the most vulnerable…

Xinhua

International partners urge Somali leaders to ensure credible polls

International partners called on Somali leaders to compromise to ensure credible parliamentary…

Xinhua

One killed, 226 wounded during protests in Lebanon

Police reportedly fired live bullets in order to stop protesters who tried…

Daily News Egypt

Middle East peace process must be corrected: Arab League chief

Two-state solution is only acceptable formula to end conflict between Palestinians, Israelis

Sami Hegazi

Egyptian diplomatic efforts ‘turning point’ for Libya crisis: Foreign Minister

Country supports every attempt to support Libya's stability, says Minister Shoukry

Sami Hegazi

Europe expected to help revival of Middle East peace process: Arab League

EU envoy in Middle East presents bloc’s policies towards Palestinian cause, plans…

Sami Hegazi