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European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, April 20, 2016. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir

EU Extends Sanctions against Syrian Regime

by Abdullah Mustafa | May 30, 2017 | Middle East

Brussels – European Union announced the extension of sanctions against Syrian authorities until June 1, 2018. This decision is in line with the EU strategy on Syria, which states that the EU will maintain its restrictive measures against the Syrian regime and its...

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas meets Jason Greenblatt, the US president’s assistant and special representative for international negotiations, in Ramallah on March 14, 2017. (AFP)

Greenblatt Asks ‘Deep Questions’ in Attempt to End Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

by Nazir Majli | May 30, 2017 | Middle East

Tel Aviv – US President Donald Trump’s assistant and special representative for international negotiations has started to tackle the “deep questions” aimed at reaching a final settlement to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, said prominent political sources on Monday....

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Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah meets with Abdulmalik Abduljalil al-Mekhlafi. ONA

Mekhlafi, Ben Alawi Discuss Developments in Yemen

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 30, 2017 | Middle East

Aden- Omani Minister of Foreign Affairs Yousuf bin Alawi received on Monday Yemeni Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdulmalik Abduljalil al-Mekhlafi, who is on an official visit to the Sultanate. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation between the two...

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Moroccan activist Nasser Zefzafi gives a speech during a demonstration against injustice and corruption in the northern town of Al-Hoceima, Morocco, May 18, 2017. REUTERS/Youssef Boudlal

Morocco: Arrests Al-Hoceima Activist, Investigates Him in Casablanca

by Latifa Al-Arosni | May 30, 2017 | Middle East

Rabat- A leading Moroccan activist was arrested on Monday after he became wanted since last Friday for raiding a mosque and preventing the preacher from continuing his sermon and instead made a provocative speech. Nasser Zefzafi managed to flee and hide after some...

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Israel’s interior minister, Aryeh Deri, pictured on May 19, 2015, when he was serving as economy minister. (AFP)

Israeli Interior Minister Embroiled in New Corruption Scandal

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 30, 2017 | Middle East

Tel Aviv – Israeli Minister of Interior Aryeh Deri sat for questioning for six consecutive hours for his connection to one of the greatest corruption scandals the state has seen in recent years. The court has imposed a complete media blackout on the issue, but...