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The resolution's new draft states that the arms embargo on Iran will continue 'until the Security Council decides otherwise'.
The killing of a 27-year-old student has sparked nationwide protests, but the government is considering rolling back legislation that protects women from gender-based violence.
Iran demands UN hold US accountable for plane interception
Iran described the interception of a passenger plane by US fighter jets in Syria last month as 'unlawful' and 'adventuristic', calling on the UN to hold the US accountable
Ammonium nitrate: fertiliser behind many industrial accidents
The fertiliser Lebanese officials said was behind the devastating Beirut blast has been the cause of many industrial explosions over the decades.
To Muslim-Americans, Trump calling protesters 'terrorists' is nothing new
Comment: The abuses Trump's agents have perpetrated on protesters in Portland were already painfully routine among immigrants and Muslim ...
Israeli drone falls in Lebanese territory
The Israeli army said Sunday one of its drones had come down in Lebanese territory, following a reinforcement of its presence at its northern frontier near Lebanon.
Tunisian man in coma transported 'illegally' to Italy
A Tunisian family has taken the drastic step of taking their 18-year-old son, who has been in a four-year-long coma, to Italy for treatment on ...
Greek protesters burn Turkish flag following Hagia Sophia conversion
Protesters in the Greek city of Thessaloniki burned Turkish flags after Muslim prayers were held in the Hagia Sophia, while the Turkish and ...
Turkey calls Greek reaction to Hagia Sophia prayers 'hostile'
Relations between NATO allies Ankara and Athens have been uneasy in recent months but tensions increased over Hagia Sophia and energy riches in ...
Lebanese official confirmed positive Covid-19 during French FM meeting
The head of the Lebanese foreign minister's office was shocked to receive untimely news of a positive Covid-19 result during a meeting with the ...
Ethiopian FM outrages Egyptians with “Nile is ours” tweet
Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedu Andargachew has outraged Egyptians with a tweet declaring that 'the Nile is ours'.
Saudi Arabia cancels ‘polytheistic’ children’s show after Twitter outrage
The Saudi Broadcasting Authority has cancelled a children’s TV show which encouraged children to present their wishes to a “wishing tree” ...
Resigned Tunisian PM sacks Ennahda ministers, sparking furious reaction
Tunisian Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh, who is continuing in his position in a caretaker capacity after resigning, has sacked six ministers from ...
Egyptian writer Mohamed Hashem arrested over sexual assault allegations
Amid Egypt's growing #MeToo movement, prominent writer Mohamed Hashem was arrested after a poet accused him of sexually assaulting her last year.
Pope 'distressed' over Turkey's Hagia Sophia conversion to mosque
"My thoughts go to Istanbul. I'm thinking about Hagia Sophia. I am very distressed," the pope said
How Egypt's sexual harassment problem could usher in #MeToo
With sexual assault cases increasing, and a growing body of voices online refusing to back down, some critics argue there could be a reckoning in Egypt.
Russia abuses UN veto, snuffing out Syrians' final lifeline
Comment: Russia is exploiting its UN Security Council veto power for the purposes of aiding and abetting war crimes in Syria, writes Sam Hamad.
Saudis top UK 'independent' sanctions list for rights violators
Saudi Arabia has topped UK's sanctions list for human rights violations.
Interview: 'Formal annexation won't change anything on the ground'
Interview: For decades Israel has been informally annexing Palestinian territories, says former Middle East adviser to Barack Obama, Robert ...
Will Jordan revoke its peace treaty with Israel?
Annexation of the West Bank could be the final blow to Jordan's peace treaty with Israel.
Sudan detains 122 alleged fighters heading for Libya
Sudan said Sunday it has arrested 122 of its nationals as they headed to neighbouring Libya to fight as "mercenaries", state media reported.
Sisi has no business drawing 'red lines' in Libya
Comment: Egypt's undemocratic aims and interference in Libya are unwelcome, writes Ahmed Sewehli.
True to form, Israel will execute annexation in stages
Comment: Colonising Palestinian territories little by little is a tried tested formula that helps Israel avoid accountability. Annexation is no ...
As annexation looms, no one will hold Israel accountable
Analysis: A lack of political will in the international community will allow Israeli annexation to proceed with impunity.
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