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Tripoli Parliament asks for ‘substantial amendments’ to UN-backed agreement

The Libyan people are pushing to implement the Agreement due to high…

Ahmed Abbas

Twin attacks on Syrian Kurdish city kill at least 16

The "Islamic State" has claimed responsibility for the attacks, targeting the Kurdish…

Deutsche Welle

Hamas bans New Year’s celebrations in Gaza

New Year's Eve festivities have been banned by Hamas, the de-facto rulers…

Deutsche Welle

Air raids by US coalition kill 10 IS leaders, Coalition spokesperson

One of the killed leaders, Abd El Kader Hakim, was facilitating attacks…

Ahmed Abbas

Evacuees arrive in Damascus in rare Syria deal, but fighting continues

More than 300 people were evacuated from the war-torn Idlib province in…

Deutsche Welle

Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan sign agreement on GERD

The agreement addressed ways to enforce, execute declaration of principles singed by…

Ahmed Abbas

Russian air raids may complicate peace efforts: US State Department

Carrying out such raids does not send a positive message to negotiators,…

Ahmed Abbas

2016 will mark year of victory against IS: Iraqi PM

Efforts will be directed towards liberating Mosul, which IS conquered last June

Ahmed Abbas

Yemeni president’s advisor praises Egypt’s support for Yemeni in conflict with Houthi forces

Egyptian priorities include Yemini unity, regional safety, legitimacy of current President Hadi…

Ahmed Abbas

Debates on GERD intensify between Egypt, Ethiopia

The second round of talks were held, with both countries in disagreement…

Menan Khater