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Israel studying legal status of Tiran and Sanafir islands, announcement expected soon

Israel asserted that the decision will not affect Egyptian-Israeli relations, reported Israeli…

Daily News Egypt

Libya’s unity government takes hold as Tripoli authorities step down

The Islamist-backed government has taken the decision to "put the interests of…

Deutsche Welle

Russia claims Turkish NGOs are ‘main supplier’ of extremists in Syria

Russia has accused Turkey of using three humanitarian organizations to funnel weapons…

Deutsche Welle

Russia sends de-mining teams to clear Palmyra

The first units of Russian military experts have arrived in Syria to…

Deutsche Welle

Iraqi army failings cast doubt on Mosul offensive

A stalled offensive at the town of Makmour highlights the shortcomings of…

Deutsche Welle

Amnesty: Turkey illegally sending Syrians back to war zone

Amnesty International has accused Turkey of forcibly returning thousands of refugees to…

Deutsche Welle

Saudi-led coalition in Yemen carries out a swap deal with Houthis

Nine Saudis exchanged for 109 Yemenis, just days before the peace talks…

Ahmed Abbas

Despite recent Arab League decision, Shoukry says Hezbollah remains a Lebanese issue

Lebanon is suffering from severe political unrest, and this is an issue…

Ahmed Abbas

Saudi employer evades payment of financial rights of  Egyptian builder who died at work

Employer does not have the body, as rumoured; embassy is working with…

Taha Sakr

Yemenis protest on war anniversary as conflict persists

Former president Saleh said that he wants peace with Saudi Arabia without…

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