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The Barbadian singer and beauty mogul directed fans towards fundraisers for the Save the Children and Impact Lebanon.
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said he appreciated the 'efforts... for the prosperity and stability of our region'.
US official says FBI joining Beirut explosion investigation
US Undersecretary for Political Affairs David Hale made the announcement as he toured the Gemayezeh neighborhood, which was damaged by the blast.
Greece welcomes French boost amid tensions in east Med
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis tweeted that French President Emmanuel Macron was 'a fervent protector of European values and ...
Turkey-US talks to establish demilitarized zone in central Libya
The demilitarised zone would include the oil-rich city of Sirte where Russian mercenaries are believed to hold growing influence.
Yemen in Focus: Ceasefire can save at-risk heritage sites
This week we focus on the risks of damage to Yemen's historical heritage sites after weeks of torrential rain.
Rabaa wasn't just a coup, but a totalitarian beginning
Comment: Seven years after the massacre, it's clear that the violence at Rabaa marked the dawn of a new era ruled by fear and state control, ...
Lebanon ex-interior minister accuses Israel of blast involvement
Former interior minister Nohad Machnouk said Israel was 'clearly' responsible for the devastating blast at Beirut's port.
Lebanon lawmakers back emergency powers assumed after deadly blast
Lebanon's parliament voted overwhelmingly for a two-week state of emergency, giving the military broad powers to crack down on protests ...
What a Biden-Harris ticket means for the Middle East
America's strategy in the Middle East has failed. But can a Biden presidency repair it?
France to beef up military presence in Eastern Mediterranean
France announced it would temporarily boost its military presence in the Eastern Mediterranean in response to Turkey's contested oil ...
Islamic State threat 'growing' in west Syria
Conditions in the region controlled by Syrian regime are now "as bad or worse" than they were leading up to the rise of IS, the general warned.
Turkey continues operations against Kurdish militants in Iraq
Turkey's presence in Iraq continues.
US says Iran forces board ship in international waters
The Iranian navy boarded and briefly seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a US military official ...
Italy must pressure Egypt over fate of imprisoned student
Comment: Italy should be doing much more to secure the release of researcher Patrick Zaky, who might otherwise face a similar fate to murdered ...
Beirut blast raises fears in Iraq of weapons stockpiles
In Iraq, where weapons are stored in urban centres and unexploded bombs litter border areas, fears of a catastrophe are acute.
Myanmar bars Rohingya candidate from election
Rohingya Muslim candidate Abdul Rasheed has been barred from standing in Myanmar's upcoming election.
Pro-Palestine Democrat wins reveal weakening influence of Israel money
Comment: A string of defeats for pro-Israel candidates shows that Israeli support is not enough to overcome the progressive wave taking over the ...
Greece-Egypt maritime deal aims to shackle Turkey's Mediterranean designs
Analysis: The pact between Athens and Cairo is part of a wider regional battle for influence in the Mediterranean.
Civilians, soldiers clash leaving 127 dead in S.Sudan: army
The fighting erupted as security forces carried out an operation to disarm civilians in the area which has seen deadly inter-communal clashes.
UN council at odds over peacekeeping operation in Lebanon
US Ambassador Kelly Craft stressed the need for a new mandate at a closed council meeting on the UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon.
US revises UN resolution to extend Iran arms embargo
The resolution's new draft states that the arms embargo on Iran will continue 'until the Security Council decides otherwise'.
Israel strikes Hamas positions in Gaza over fire balloons
Israel said it carried out overnight strikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip after incendiary balloons were launched across the border from ...
Lebanese army indiscriminately attacked unarmed protesters: Amnesty International
Lebanese security apparatus have attacked unarmed protesters, including attacking medics.
After a four-month suspension, flights have resumed from Libya's Tripoli airport.
An alleged blast that rocked the Iraq-Kuwait border is being investigated by the US military.
Two people have been convicted in Iran for allegedly spying on behalf Israel, the UK and Germany.
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