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An outlawed Pakistani Islamist political group freed 11 policemen almost a day after taking them hostage in the eastern city of Lahore.
Somalia’s president has signed a bill extending his mandate for a further two years, a move which has been heavily criticised.
Comment: Those protesting images of the prophet being shown in a class on blasphemy display the kind of intolerance our schools are working to overcome, writes Khaled Diab.
Palestinians approve 36 groups to run in May vote
36 candidate lists, from the dominant factions to individuals and popular figures, have been approved for the Palestinian legislative elections ...
Russian rights groups slam Moscow's role in Syria
The first-ever report issued by Russian NGOs on the Syrian conflict gives a rare insight into abuses committed by Russian forces.
Jailed Barghouti backs challenge to Palestinian president
Imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti has endorsed a list of challengers opposing president Mahmud Abbas's Fatah movement in legislative elections next month.
Algeria arrests 5 for planning attacks on Hirak protests
Five people were arrested in Algeria on suspicion of planning "terrorist" acts against weekly Hirak pro-democracy protests in the country's ...
Hamas launches 'Jerusalem Is Our Promise' election list
Hamas has submitted its candidate list for May's Palestinian elections amid Israeli targeting of its leaders.
Al-Shabaab wants attacks on US, French interests in Djibouti
Leader of jihadist group Al-Shabaab Abou Obaida Ahmad Omar has called for "attacks" against French and American interests in Djibouti a few ...
Five shot dead in violent Bangladesh demos against Modi
Five supporters of the hardline Islamist Hefazat-e-Islam group were shot dead in Bangladesh after taking part in anti-Modi protests.
What's driving the thaw in Egypt-Turkey relations?
Analysis: The door is potentially open to a new chapter in Egypt-Turkey relations following nearly eight years of tense ties between the two ...
Polarisation gnaws at Syria's hopes for reconciliation
Comment: Ideological polarisation in Syria has left no room for nuance, and deprived Syrians of the social fabric necessary for reconciliation, ...
Book Club: Michael Kenney's The Islamic State in Britain: Radicalization and Resilience in an Activist Network uses a social science approach to ...
Egypt releases journalist arrested over coverage of detainee's death
Journalists Islam El-Kalhy and Hassan Al-Qabbani were released on Sunday after a respective six months and 1.5 years in pre-trial detention.
Ten killed in Mogadishu blast: police
Al-Shabaab Islamists drove a rickshaw packed with explosives into a popular restaurant in Mogadishu, killing at least ten people and ...
Algeria bomb plot foiled, three arrested: ministry
Three members of a "terrorist group" were arrested after a bomb was defused in Algeria's capital.
France bans far-right group that blocked migrants
The French government banned Generation Identity, a far-right group known to attempt blocking migrants from entering the country.
French anti-Islamophobia alliance calls for nationwide protests
The Front Against Islamophobia in France has called for nationwide demonstrations against the passing of the anti-extremist bill.
Egyptian journalist detained upon return to Cairo
Exiled writer Jamal al-Jaml disappeared upon his return to Cairo late last month and resurfaced on Saturday before the State Security ...
For Egyptian activists abroad, a growing fear
Family members of Egyptian activists now living abroad are being targeted by security forces and arrested on vague charges, as an effort by ...
Libya's PM-designate fails to name cabinet members
The Prime Minister-designate failed to meet a Thursday deadline to form a cabinet, while Egypt called on Dbeibah to exclude 'Islamists' ...
German 'IS leader' handed lengthy prison sentence
Abu Walaa has been sentenced to 10 years and six months for running a jihadist network and helping fighters travel to Syria and Iraq.
Egypt releases activist after 17 months of detention: Lawyer
Hazem Hosny has been released by Egyptian authorities, after a 17 months of pre-trail detention.
Israel says giving 'unused' vaccines to Palestinians
Israel said Tuesday it was sending a "limited quantity" of unused coronavirus vaccines to Palestinians and other countries.
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