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Recognition of Palestinian State Complicates West Bank Annexation Plans

KSrelief Supports Aid Center to Provide Services to Syrian Refugees in Lebanon

Iraq Approves 7 Ministers, Completing Govt. Lineup

Israelis Protest Netanyahu's Annexation Plan

Lebanese Anti-Govt. Protesters Return to Streets, Clash with Hezbollah Supporters

With Haftar’s Support, Sisi Launches Cairo Declaration to Resolve Libya Conflict

Failed Landmine Planting Kills Houthi Militants in Hodeidah

A number of Houthi militants were killed on Friday in failed landmine planting on the Kilo 16 highway, east of Hodeidah, military sources reported. “A number of Houthi militants were killed and others injured while trying to plant a landmine near a training camp in Hodeidah,” the sources said, ad

Former Leader of Palestinian 'Islamic Jihad' Dies at 62

The former head of the Palestinian "Islamic Jihad" movement passed away Saturday night aged 62. Ramadan Shalah died after a long illness and had been in a coma for more than three years after heart surgery, the movement said.

Algerians Call for Removal of Bouteflika’s Parties

Head of an Algerian Islamist party called for the rapid return of the Hirak movement to remove former regime's parties as political activists try to resume protests that were put on hold since March following the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Head of Movement of Society for Peace Abderrazak Makri

Sudan, Libya Report More Coronavirus Cases

Floods Strike 20 Refugee Camps in Yemen, Saudi Arabia Comes to Aid

Air, Land Bridge to Transport Syrian Fighters from Turkey to Libya

Russia Calls on Israel to Drop Annexation Plans

Lebanese President Blames Crises on Past 30-Year Policies

Lebanese President Michel Aoun reiterated on Friday that political parties that have been in power for the past 30 years were responsible for the country’s economic crisis. “What is happening today is the outcome of certain policies adopted for almost 30 years,” he said. During a meeting with

Lebanese Judge Ghada Aoun Summoned for Questioning

Public Prosecutor Judge Ghassan Oweidat set next Monday a date to question Judge Ghada Aoun for insulting the Supreme Judicial Council, in addition to other cases, a judicial source told Asharq Al-Awsat. Her summoning by Owaidat shocked the judiciary because the judge is backed by President Miche

Letter: Russians Accused of Espionage Sought to Meddle in Libya Vote

Libya is pushing ahead with the prosecution of two Russians it accuses of espionage and attempting to meddle in future elections, defying pressure from Moscow for their release, according to a senior Libyan official. In the most detailed account of their allegations to emerge to date, prosecutors

Tunisia President Reaffirms Libya Neutrality

Recommendation for 10-Day Lockdown in Southern Libya

Turkish Army Preparing for Military Operation in Idlib

Friday Prayer Returns to Azhar without Worshippers

Al-Qaeda’s North Africa Commander Killed in Mali, Says France

Paris announced on Friday that Abdelmalek Droukdel, the leader of al-Qaeda’s North Africa affiliate, was killed in northern Mali by French forces and their partners. There was no immediate confirmation of his death from al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, known as AQIM, which has made millions of do

Jordan Reopens Mosques for Mass Prayers as it Eases Virus Restrictions

Iraq Records over 1,000 Virus in Single Day for First Time

Protests in Occupied West Bank Against Israeli Annexation Plan

SDF Launches New Anti-ISIS Campaign on Iraq-Syria Border