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Syrian government is mobilising troops on several fronts: Opposition

US and Russian foreign ministers have spoken in favour of launching intra-Syrian…

Ahmed Abbas

Deadly attack targets Turkish police station

A car bomb and rocket attack on a police post has rocked…

Deutsche Welle

Visa to open office in Côte d’Ivoire to accelerate digital Payments

The office will facilitate engagement with key stakeholders in the region

Daily News Egypt

Italy receives investigation data from Egypt on Giulio Regeni’s death

The data included autopsy results, cell phone data and eye-witnesses testimonies

Daily News Egypt

46.3% decrease of number of tourists in Egypt in January 2016: CAPMAS

A total of 363,500 tourists visited Egypt from around the world in…

Hossam Mounir

Gulf designates Hezbollah as terror group following Nasrallah’s outspoken remarks

Decision may increase sectarian tensions in Lebanon and factions within Lebanese government,…

Ahmed Abbas

Arab League to hold urgent meeting to choose new secretary general

Several local media sources reported former Egyptian foreign minister is a nominee…

Ahmed Abbas

Halting all military operations in Syria is holding ‘by and large’: Ban Ki-moon

Kremlin said Monday the ceasefire is ongoing but will not easily be…

Ahmed Abbas

Air strikes on IS continue in Libya

The US did not consult with Libyan authorities on those strikes, says…

Ahmed Abbas

Syrian ceasefire breached nine times in 24 hours: Russia

Moscow blamed the violations on moderate rebels and "terrorist organizations" including an…

Deutsche Welle