Names and meanings of Eight Arab countries
Borders have changed and moved over time throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Many of the countries currently embroiled in conflict, while boasting ancient…
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Europe: Turkey violated own constitution
Turkey violated its own constitution and international law in the widespread crackdown following July’s failed coup, the Council of Europe said in a statement on…
Egypt will rule out Muslim Brotherhood prisoners from pardon list
The second list of pardoned prisoners in Egypt will not include members of the Muslim Brotherhood detained on “charges of committing acts of violence”, a…
USA coalition destroys 168 ISIS oil tankers – Video
In the largest air strike of its kind to date, Coalition airstrikes destroyed a fleet of 168 ISIL oil tanker trucks near Palmya, Syria, Dec….
Russia: Syrian army controls 93 % of Aleppo
Syrian army ground forces and allies have liberated 52 blocks in the eastern parts of the city of Aleppo from the grip foreign-backed militants and are…
15 years of jail for female circumcision in Egypt
Egypt has stepped up the penalty for female genital mutilation, raising the minimum prison sentence from three months to five years. The maximum penalty is…
Dubai: 13th International Film Festival – Photo
The festival, which will run until the 14th of December, will bring together industry experts, critics, producers and actors at the home of DIFF, to celebrate the…
Cairo: Islamist bomb kills police officers
Six policemen were killed and three injured on Friday when a bomb placed in a garbage bin exploded at a security checkpoint in Cairo, security…
Moscow: US easing of arms embargo for Syrian rebels risky
The Kremlin said on Friday a U.S. decision to lift some restrictions on arms deliveries to Syrian rebels was risky because weapons might end up…
Direct Azerbaijani investments in the Russian economy exceeded $ 1 billion
Direct Azerbaijani investments in the Russian economy exceeded $ 1 billion, said Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry of Azerbaijan Sahib Mammadov. “Currently there are…