International Relations

Washington steps up pressure on Baghdad

The United States reduced Iraq's exemption for importing electricity from Iran to 45 days — down from the usual three to four months — and delayed routine dollar transfers to Iraq's central

February 18, 2020

Government and Politics·News

Tunisia: towards early legislative elections

Tunisia edged toward early parliamentary elections after the Islamist party Ennahdha and the Qalb Tounes party both rejected Prime Minister-designate Elyes Fakhfakh's proposed cabinet. President Kais Saied faces a constitutional deadline of

February 18, 2020

Government and Politics·News

Congolese Red Cross workers in protective equipment during Ebola response operations in Bunia, eastern DRC

Bad weather for aid workers in the Central African Republic

The International Committee of the Red Cross suspended operations and team movements in Kaga-Bandoro in the Central African Republic's north-central Nana-Grebizi region after a series of security incidents endangering its staff. The

February 18, 2020

Health·News

Algeria: Karim Younes appointed mediator of the Republic

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune appointed former National Popular Assembly president Karim Younes as Mediator of the Republic, the presidency announced. Younes had previously coordinated the National Authority for Dialogue and Mediation that

February 18, 2020

Government and Politics·News

Aerial view of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant under construction in Abu Dhabi's western desert

Emirates: Green light for the first nuclear power plant in the Arab World

The United Arab Emirates gave the green light for fuel loading at its Barakah nuclear power plant, the first in the Arab world, built by a Korean-led consortium at a cost of

February 17, 2020

Government and Politics·News

“Frank” discussion between the EU and the Balkans

European Council President Charles Michel hosted the leaders of six Western Balkan EU accession candidates in Brussels for what he called a 'frank, intense, and open discussion,' ahead of May's Zagreb summit.

February 17, 2020

Government and Politics·News

Rail blockade: Trudeau cancels visit to Caribbean, emergency meeting Monday to resolve crisis

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cancelled his CARICOM summit trip to Barbados and convened an emergency Incident Response Group meeting as Indigenous communities entered their 11th day of blocking railways across Canada

February 17, 2020

Government and Politics·News

Indigenous blockade: “it is time to lift the blockade”

Kanesatake chief Serge Simon called on Indigenous protesters to lift the rail blockades and shift to negotiations, warning that continued disruptions risk eroding Canadian public sympathy for First Nations concerns. Federal Minister

February 16, 2020

Government and Politics·News

Several rockets fall near the American Embassy in Baghdad

Multiple rockets struck near the US Embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone on the night of Saturday to Sunday, triggering sirens and an aerial survey of the area, an American military source told

February 16, 2020

News

Unexpected protest overwhelms Algeria a year ago

Algeria's Hirak protest movement marked its first anniversary on February 22, one year after unexpected mass demonstrations forced President Abdelaziz Bouteflika from power after 20 years in office. A year later, however,

February 16, 2020

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Washington steps up pressure on Baghdad

Tunisia: towards early legislative elections

Bad weather for aid workers in the Central African Republic

Algeria: Karim Younes appointed mediator of the Republic

Emirates: Green light for the first nuclear power plant in the Arab World

“Frank” discussion between the EU and the Balkans

Rail blockade: Trudeau cancels visit to Caribbean, emergency meeting Monday to resolve crisis

Indigenous blockade: “it is time to lift the blockade”

Several rockets fall near the American Embassy in Baghdad

Unexpected protest overwhelms Algeria a year ago

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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