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People shop at the old market in the historic city of Sanaa, Yemen, October 21, 2016. REUTERS/Mohamed al-Sayaghi

Yemeni Minister: Any Solution Other than Ending Coup Is a Time Bomb

by Badr Al-Qahtani | Oct 28, 2016 | Middle East

London- Yemeni Minister of State Yasser Al Raeini stated that the government is committed to the political solution represented in the Gulf initiative, its executive mechanism, outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference (NDC) and the U.N. resolution 2216. “Anything...

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The U.N. delegate to Libya, Martin Kobler, Reuters

U.N. Libya Delegate: The GNA Will Prevail

by Khalid Mahmoud | Oct 28, 2016 | Middle East

Cairo- The U.N. delegate to Libya, Martin Kobler, defended the internationally-backed (Government of National Accord) GNA led by Fayez al-Sarraj saying that its presidential council still is constitutionally legitimate. Kobler added that rumors on the GNA’s legitimacy...

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Troops during Arabian Gulf Security 1 Exercise (MoI Bahrain, Police Media Center)

King of Bahrain: ‘Arabian Gulf Security 1’ Conveys Message of Resolve, Determination

by Obaid Al-Suhaymi | Oct 28, 2016 | Middle East

Manama–King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa expressed pride in the kingdom’s hosting of the first GCC Joint Security Exercise which commenced on Thursday. “Arabian Gulf Security 1” exercises will continue until mid-November with the participation of the UAE,...

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Turkish PM Binali Yildirim. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

Presidential System Ignites Debate in Turkey

by Saeed Abdelrazek | Oct 28, 2016 | Features

Ankara-Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) plans to propose to parliament a Constitutional amendment to establish a presidential system based on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s plan to expand his powers and shrink the government’s authorities. During...

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Saudi State Minister for Arab Gulf Affairs Thamer al-Sabhan meets Lebanon’s PM Tammam Salam in Beirut. NNA

Lebanon’s Cabinet Holds Last Session, Saudi Delegation in Beirut ahead of Presidential Polls

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 28, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut-Lebanon’s cabinet held on Thursday what it considered to be its last session before the election of a new president early next week, and the beginning of a new era. Meanwhile, the Free Patriotic Movement continued to hold meetings with political parties that...