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Marred by the coronavirus pandemic, the year 2020 has been a challenge for all. Here are some stories that provided glimmers of hope.
The New Arab's Most Important Stories from 2020
A retrospective of our coverage of 2020's leading stories
Iraqi Christians face an uphill battle for survival
In-depth: There are hopes that Pope Francis' historic visit could be a turning point for Iraqi Christians, a community ravaged by war and ...
Cards from across Iraq bring Christmas cheer to Christians
Iraqi Christians woke up to Christmas cards from their Muslim neighbours in a heartfelt exchange of love and solidarity.
Athens' first mosque reopens on Christmas Day
The Greek capital's first mosque has been allowed to reopen on Christmas Day after it was closed due to the coronavirus pandemic
'Abusive texts' sparked discovery of suspected UAE-Saudi Aljazeera hack
Al Jazeera’s IT team, who also examined the phone, found the same spyware on the phones of 35 other staff members.
17-year-old Palestinian shot dead by Israeli forces in Jerusalem
The shooting incident took place in occupied East Jerusalem.
Syria Insight: The Assad regime's battle for religious legitimacy
Bashar Al-Assad is once again trying to claim the state's legitimacy in the religious sphere.
Over 50,000 Israelis visited UAE since travel agreement: report
Tens of thousands of Israeli tourists flocked to the UAE in just two weeks, a report said, driving a tourism boom in the Gulf country.
Morocco's normalisation trade-off: Western Sahara for Palestine
Comment: In exchange for recognition of Israel, the US has provided Morocco the opportunity to realize two of its longstanding ambitions. But ...
Moroccan Islamist movements condemn normalisation of ties with Israel
Moroccan Islamist groups, including the ruling PJD party’s educational and charitable arm, have condemned a recent deal under which Morocco will ...
Erdogan donates Islamic calligraphy to Hagia Sophia
The calligraphic plaque features verses 159 and 160 from the Al-Imran chapter of the Quran.
IS steps up Sinai fight with bombs in homes
The IED attacks that have multiplied in the vast, remote and sparsely populated region which authorities have declared off-limits to journalists.
Israel warns citizens not to talk politics with Emiratis
Israel has warned its citizens not to discuss democracy, the royal family, or other taboo issues with Emiratis during their trips to the UAE.
South African stranded in Jerusalem after year of walking
Shahid bin Yusuf Takala says his prolonged stay at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque has been a 'great blessing'.
Agreement grants Emirati, Bahraini tourists entry to Al-Aqsa: report
Visitors will be allowed in through the Jordanian-Palestinian gates, according to reports.
Al-Azhar professor says comments on inter-faith marriage were misunderstood
Professor Amna Nosseir sparked public outcry after she said there is no text in Islamic law that prevents a Muslim woman from marrying a ...
Cairo's 'City of the Dead' brought back to life
Since 2014, a series of projects financed by the European Union has changed the face of a small section of the sprawling necropolis.
Austria's Muslims wary of backlash after attack
One NGO, which documents anti-Muslim harassments and racism, has reported a an increase in incidents in the wake of the Vienna attack.
Exclusive: Reactions to US elections inside the Middle East
The Middle East is keeping a watchful eye on the outcome of the volatile elections taking place in the US.
Anti-France protests draw thousands in Asia, Middle East
Muslims in South Asia vented their fury at French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday while smaller anti-France protests also took place in the ...
In Pennsylvania, a bright new future is emerging
Comment: Pennsylvania is a key battleground state, and our sizeable Arab and Muslim community has a vital role to play in the 2020 election and ...
Thousands rally against France's Macron in Jerusalem
President Macron should be held accountable 'for the acts of violence and chaos in France', a Jerusalem cleric said on Friday.
Kuwait's late ruler Sheikh Sabah was laid to rest following the swearing-in of his successor.
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