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Analysis: The Palestinian leadership must escape the illusion that Biden will significantly challenge Israeli policy, let alone deliver Palestinian statehood.
Tillerson's exit from office may spell further trouble for the fragile nuclear accord as he is replaced by Iran hawk Mike Pompeo.
After Saleh, the outlook in Yemen remains bleak
Comment: If Yemen is to set itself on its feet again, its leader must address long-festering issues they have conveniently skirted in favour of placating patrons, writes Barak Barfi.
Ambitious bin Salman will face trial by fire
Comment: Both at home and abroad the challenges facing bin Salman will be huge. It is unlikely he will succeed where more experienced hands did ...
3G phone service set for great reception among Palestinians
Analysis: After years of delays, Palestinians will finally be able to enjoy use of 3G equipment that has been laying in Israeli warehouses for ...
US lawmakers slam Trump for ignoring Egypt's rights record
Donald Trump showered Abdel Fattah al-Sisi with praise during their meeting in the White House, but many US lawmakers were left outraged that Cairo's human rights abuses were not addressed.
Obama's 'withdrawal in Middle East was counter-productive': UAE
The UAE's minister of state for foreign affairs urged Donald Trump to be more involved in the Middle East, describing Obama's policy in the ...
Syria war focus of 'last-chance' meetings at G20 summit
The G20 summit of the world's most powerful leaders may be the "last chance" for forging a deal to end the bloodletting in Syria, as Obama's ...
Obama slams anti-Muslim rhetoric on his first mosque visit
Barack Obama on Wednesday slammed Republican anti-Muslim rhetoric on his first visit to an American mosque since taking office, ...
US Muslims angry at new wave of Islamophobia
American Muslims reacted with anger to what many see as a growing wave of Islamophobia fuelled by the Republican Party’s most popular ...
US agrees to conditional Russian deployment in Syria
US President Barack Obama agreed to a Russian military deployment in Syria on the condition that it be limited to fighting the Islamic ...
Welcome to America refugees, now get to work
Refugees arriving in US are faced with the challenge of becoming self-sufficient within 90 days in a new country and culture.
Iran nuclear deal clears hurdles in US Congress
John Kerry announced on Wednesday that the Iran nuclear deal was safe from being blocked by Congress, which is scheduled to give its opinion on ...
British hacker for IS 'killed in US drone strike'
British-born Junaid Hussain believed to be the digital expert for so-called Cyber Caliphate run by IS was killed by a US drone strike in Syria, ...
Saudi King Salman to make first Washington visit
King Salman of Saudi Arabia is to make his first visit to the United States since becoming monarch in early September, officials have confirmed.
A non-sectarian project is needed to counter Iran
Comment: We need a united non-sectarian Arab project to counter Iran's expansionist project and any other hegemonic project in our region, writes Hasan Shahin.
Arabs must get real about Iran's nuclear deal
Comment: The nuclear accord with Iran will radically alter regional relationships and Arab states which continue to oppose Iran may find their ...
Israel pressures US Congress to block any Iran deal
As the clock ticks on a possible nuclear deal between Iran, US and other powers, Israel plans to sabotage any accord through targeted pressure ...
King Salman blocks Washington's new order
Comment: US foreign policy has shifted from direct intervention to a balancing of power in the world's trouble spots, argues Marwan Kabalan.
US, Iran racing against the clock for nuclear deal
After 18 months of nuclear negations between the US and Iran, John Kerry says that it "time to get it done", in a bid to agree the outlines of a ...
Israeli elections: No clear winner
Comment: Netanyahu is courting the right-wing in Israel in hope of winning the up-coming elections. Palestinians need to prepare for whatever ...
Iran's leader ridicules 'Zionist clown' Netanyahu, and 'deceitful' Republicans
Ayatollah Khamenei hit out Thursday at a letter by Republican senators threatening to undo any nuclear deal between Washington and Tehran, ...
Netanyahu goes nuclear... prepare for fallout
Analysis: A leaked report has undermined Binyamin Netanyahu's claims on Iran's nuclear capability. If the Israeli prime minister keeps going, he ...
Obama-Netanyahu rift aside, US support for Israeli aggression permanent
Comment: The rift between Barak Obama and Benjamin Netanyahu is real, but America's blind support for Israeli crimes remains ...
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