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Afghan forces at the site of an explosion in Mazar-i-Sharif in early November. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. CreditAnil Usyan/Reuters

Afghan Security Crisis Sets Stage for Terrorists’ Resurgence

by Mujib Mashal, Eric Schmitt | Dec 4, 2016 | World

Kabul- Afghanistan’s security crisis is fueling new opportunities for Al Qaeda, ISIS and other extremist groups, Afghan and American officials say, voicing concerns that the original American mission in the country — removing its use as a terrorist haven — is at risk....

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ISIS militants destroyed ancient artifacts in Iraq from ancient sites that include Hatra, above, the group committed war crimes, the United Nations says. Above, Hatra on Dec. 6, 2002. Photo: Reuters

UAE Announces Global Alliance to Protect Cultural Antiquities from Conflict

by Musaid Al-Zayani | Dec 4, 2016 | Middle East

Abu Dhabi- International experts and government delegates met in Abu Dhabi, UAE On Saturday announcing an alliance including over 40 states and organizations dedicated to protect heritage sites from harm. The global alliance was built to protect cultural heritage...

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A Syrian man carries a child as displaced people cross the
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Demographic Aspect in ISIS’ Expansion, Recession

by Nazeer Rida and Abdul Sattar Hatita | Dec 4, 2016 | Features

Beirut, Benghazi – The regression of ISIS’s control in Syria, Iraq, and Libya has led to the return of many people who left their homes. ISIS’s expansion over many regions in those three countries pushed the displacement of thousands of their residents and...

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Shi’ite Houthi rebels ride a patrol truck in Sanaa, Yemen, Oct. 9, 2014. Reuters/Khaled Abdullah

Yemen’s Rebels Urge Military Resolution

by Asma Al-Ghabiri | Dec 4, 2016 | Features

Jeddah- The Iranian regime plans to dominate the international game by controlling the Mandeb Strait through its supporters – neglecting the economic and political interests of Yemeni, Arabs, and the whole world. Therefore, rebels have announced the composition...

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Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani gestures during an interview in Doha, Nov. 26, 2016/Reuters

Qatar’s Foreign Minister: Saudi Arabia Represents Arab, Gulf Strategic Depth

by Mirza Al-Khuwaylidi | Dec 4, 2016 | Middle East

Doha- Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani welcomed the visit of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to Doha as part of his Gulf tour that kicked off on Saturday in the UAE. The Qatari foreign minister told...