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Bahraini Ministry of Justice Dissolves Al-Wefaq

by Obaid Al-Suhaymi | Jun 15, 2016 | Middle East

Manama–Bahraini security services closed all offices of al-Wefaq National Islamic Association on Tuesday after an order from the Justice Ministry. The ministry also ordered the suspension of all bank accounts of the group. Al-Wefaq was accused of creating “an...

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Libyan soldiers rest during assault on Sirte .REUTERS

Libyan Forces Say ISIS Attacks Deterred in Battle for Sirte

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jun 15, 2016 | Middle East

Forces backed by Libya’s unity government said on Wednesday they had consolidated positions on the edge of Sirte, repelling sniper, tank and mortar attacks as they seek to dislodge ISIS militants from its North African stronghold. Fighting resumed on Wednesday...

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Saudi Arabia Approves Trade Facilitation Agreement

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 15, 2016 | Business

Riyadh–Saudi Arabia approved the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement. Minister of Trade and Investment Majed al-Qasabi issued a statement saying that the cabinet confirmed the WTO Facilitation Agreement and thus becoming the second Arab state...

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Chief of Libya’s U.N.-backed government Fayez al-Sarraj

Security Council Launches European Naval Operation to Monitor Arms Embargo on Libya

by Khalid Mahmoud | Jun 15, 2016 | Middle East

Cairo-The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution allowing the European Union’s maritime force off Libya’s coast to seize illegal weapons that are helping to fuel violence and instability in the North African nation, including by ISIS...

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Operations to Liberate Mosul Commences, Phase Two

Operations to Liberate Mosul Commences, Phase Two

by Hamza Mustafa | Jun 15, 2016 | Middle East

Baghdad – Iraqi minister announced yesterday that phase two of operations to liberate Mosul has begun and is expected to end up with positive results. Iraqi Minister of Agriculture Falah Zaidan confirmed that the operations had indeed already begun as he announced his...