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Lebanon's President Michel Aoun said the country's next prime minister will have to lead reforms and battle corruption.
Comment: The rapid growth of the progressive vote in America over the past four years reveals how voting patterns will continue to change in 2020 and beyond, writes Yousef Munayyer.
Khashoggi fiancee sues Saudi crown prince for murder
Turkish citizen Hatice Cengiz is pursuing Mohammed bin Salman and 28 others for damages over the October 2, 2018 killing of the US-based writer.
Young Arab American voters aren't a monolithic bloc
US Election 2020: Sharing a diverse range of social, political and economic concerns, young Arab Americans are dispelling the myth of a ...
Trump to delist Sudan from terror list for $335m
Sudan could soon see itself removed from the US blacklist of state sponsors of terrorism after President Donald Trump said he was ready to make ...
IMF calls for speedy reforms in virus-hit Arab countries
The IMF has urged Middle Eastern and North African countries to speed up the pace of economic reform as coronavirus and low oil prices take their toll.
France's 'enraged' Macron 'washes hands of Lebanon'
France's Emmanuel Macron has reportedly ended efforts to find a solution to Lebanon's financial and political crisis.
Hundreds march in Lebanon to mark year of protests
People took to the streets to remember the start of the protest movement which changed the political landscape of Lebanon.
Lebanon marks first anniversary of protest movement
It has been one year since the protests erupted in Lebanon, and the coronavirus pandemic has paused the movement.
Is time running out for Macron's credibility in Lebanon?
As experts point to Lebanon taking the initiative on reforms before Western aid is prepared, a new blueprint which is bolder yet more realistic ...
UN urges Libyans to prioritise national interest in talks
Libyan rival parties should place the national interest before political ambitions, the United Nations envoy said on Monday.
Saudi setback over EU push to downgrade G20 presence
Efforts to downgrade the EU's attendance at the upcoming G20 summit in Riyadh over human rights concerns have put a damper on Saudi Arabia's ...
Assad responds to Trump assassination claims
Bashar al-Assad responded to Trump admitting that he wanted to assassinate the Syrian dictator in 2017.
Lebanon to begin consultations to name new premier
Lebanon's presidency has announced parliamentary consultations to name a new prime minister will begin next week.
Will Kuwait's new emir continue to play Gulf mediator?
Comment: Under Sheikh Sabah, Kuwait cemented its position as an mediating power in the region. His successor is likely to continue that legacy, ...
A new national identity born of protest and anger
Comment: A year after mass protests reignited the Arab region, Rami Khouri explores how the struggle against corruption and poverty became the rallying call for a new generation.
Comment: Covid-19 was an opportunity for UN multilateralism to shine. Instead it reveled the disturbing fragility of the UN's founding ...
Thousands of Iraqis march on anniversary of their 'revolution'
The protests, which were sparked in October last year, will be revived, demonstrators said, if no reform is carried out by the current ...
Can elections resuscitate Palestinian hopes for unity?
Comment: Elections will not be a magic bullet, but given the right conditions, they will hopefully force the way to a more youthful, united ...
Palestine: A history punctuated by the intifadas
Comment: To mark 20 years since the Second Intifada, Maher al-Charif takes a look back at the 1940 general strike and armed rebellion, and the ...
Priti Patel considered sending migrants to South Atlantic: report
The idea has been slammed by the UK's official opposition party as 'inhumane'.
Sudan foreign aid deal to give cash to poor
Sudanese families will benefit from almost $190 million in direct financial aid, authorities said on Monday.
Greece says no unaccompanied minors remain in island camps
All unaccompanied minors have been removed from migrant camps on Greek islands, Asylum Minister Notis Mitarachi said Sunday.
Macron accuses Lebanon leaders of 'betrayal' over government failure
French President Emmanuel Macron accused Lebanon's leaders of "collective betrayal" over their failure to form a government in the wake of the ...
The year-round umrah pilgrimage will resume gradually from October 4, Saudi authorities said.
France 'regrets' Lebanon has not formed a government as per President Emmanuel Macron's deadline.
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