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Sudan’s former prime minister and opposition politician Sadiq al-Mahdi (R) waves to protesters during a demonstration, in Sudan’s capital Khartoum, July 21, 2006. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin

NUP Leader Returns to Sudan, Welcoming an Era of Dialogue

by Ahmed Younis | Jan 27, 2017 | Middle East

Khartoum- Leader of Sudan’s opposition National Umma Party (NUP) Al-Sadiq al-Mahdi returned to Sudan on Thursday after spending two years in exile, telling his supporters that he has returned to carry on efforts of constructive national dialogue and achieve...

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A Turkish police officer stands guard near the Reina nightclub in Istanbul, January 2, 2017. (Photo by AFP)

U.S. Warns Citizens of Increased Threats in Turkey

by Saeed Abdelrazek | Jan 27, 2017 | Middle East

Ankara- The United States has renewed its warning to American of potential attacks in Turkey, stressing that an increase in anti-American rhetoric could inspire violent acts. The State Department said “U.S. citizens are warned of increased threats from terrorist...

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Lebanon: Deepening Disagreements over Electoral Law, Aoun Keen on Fulfilling Youth Aspirations

by Youssef Diab | Jan 27, 2017 | Middle East

Beirut – While disagreements over the new electoral law deepened, a recently established quartet committee, formed of representatives from each of the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM), Future Movement, Amal and Hezbollah, held its first meetings in an attempt to converge...

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques patronizes King Faisal Air College ceremony on its 50th anniversary, graduation of 91st batch of students, inauguration of new aircraft F.15 – SA (SPA) 27-04-1438 AH

King Salman: Terrorists Are an Evil that Threatens Society

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 27, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Riyadh- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz, lauded the great sacrifices put forth by the national security body, particularly in its relentless efforts spent on fighting off terrorism. In a cable sent to Crown Prince Mohammed bin...

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A general view shows a meeting of the United Nations Security Council at the U.N. headquarters in New York April 16, 2010. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

O’Brien Says around 700,000 Live under Siege in Syria

by Jordan Dakamseh | Jan 27, 2017 | Middle East

New York- The U.N. Security Council held a session on Thursday on the humanitarian situation in Syria and heard briefings from U.N. Emergency Relief Coordinator Stephen O’Brien alongside senior officials from the World Food Program and the World Health Organization....