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Bahrain court upholds dissolution of main Shiite opposition group al-Wefaq

An appeals court in Bahrain has upheld the order to dissolve the…

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US Senate refuses to block Saudi Arabia arms sale

US senators have rejected a resolution to block a weapons deal worth…

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UNGA71: country leaders ‘formally’ recognise refugees, migrants rights

The New York declaration lacks details on some implementation mechanisms, says researcher

Menan Khater

Irrigation Minister heads to Sudan to sign contracts for GERD consultation offices 

The studies will examine how the dam will impact Egypt’s water share,…

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UN envoy to Libya praises Egypt’s efforts to reach political solutions in Libya

Kobler held meetings during his visit to Egypt to discuss Libya's current…

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IMF says Middle East wars have wiped out years of economic gains

In a newly published report, the IMF said years of conflict have…

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US-Russian truce in Syria may be extended as clashes continue, civilians wait for aid

The US-Russia brokered ceasefire could be extended for a further 72 hours,…

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What is the Ahrar Al-Sham organisation in Syria?

The ceasefire deal led by the United States and Russia on Sunday…

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Ahead of truce, Assad pledges to retake all of Syria

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad vowed to regain control of the entire country,…

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Troops loyal to rival government seize Libyan oil ports

Soldiers under Libyan General Khalifa Hifter have seized at least two oil…

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