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Damascus truce extended in Syria as fighting rages in Aleppo

The Syrian military has extended its ceasefire around the capital although fighting…

Deutsche Welle

Bin Laden in the jihadist world of ‘Islamic State’

Five years after the death of bin Laden, al Qaeda is being…

Deutsche Welle

State of emergency declared in Baghdad after protesters storm the parliament

Protestors stated their intent to continue demonstrating until the elimination of sectarian…

Ahmed Abbas

Egypt condemns Aleppo attacks, express concern over humanitarian situation

The death toll in the Al-Quds hospital attack has risen to 50,…

Ahmed Abbas

UN reports dire days in Aleppo as airstrikes in Syria destroy hospital

According to the UN, the situation in Aleppo is 'catastrophic.' The aid…

Deutsche Welle

UN peace talks on Yemen restored in Kuwait

The parties are committed to discussions towards a comprehensive political solution, said…

Ahmed Abbas

UN Security Council expresses concern over Israeli declarations about Golan Heights

The council affirmed that Security Council resolution number 497, issued in 1981,…

Ahmed Abbas

Sanders, Clinton praise Obama’s decision to send more special forces to Syria

Special forces will not be leading the fight on the ground, but…

Ahmed Abbas

Egypt supporting the unity, stability of Bahrain: Foreign Ministry

Iran must change its policy towards the Gulf and cease its attempts…

Ahmed Abbas

Saudi Shura Council approves takeover of disputed Red Sea islands

The council approved the agreement, putting emphasis on enhancing Saudi-Egyptian relations

Daily News Egypt