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In Kuwait, Secretary-General António Guterres takes questions from reporters. Photo: UN/Stéphane Dujarric

Guterres: We Support Kuwaiti Mediation to Solve Qatar Crisis

by Obaid Al Suhaymi and Mirza Al Khuwaylidi | Aug 28, 2017 | Middle East

Kuwait, Manama- UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres asserted on Sunday that he supported the efforts spent by the State of Kuwait to solve the Qatar crisis. Following a meeting with the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Sunday, the UN news...

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Muslim worshipers gather for Friday prayer outside Jerusalem’s Old City, Friday, July 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

Fears of Escalation in Jerusalem after Death of 2 Policemen, 3 Arab-Israeli Gunmen

by Nazir Majli | Jul 15, 2017 | Middle East

Cairo, Tel Aviv- Three Arab gunmen shot dead two Israeli policemen and were then killed by security forces in Jerusalem’s Old City. The five victims are Arab-Israelis. The two dead policemen are: Hail Stawi, 30, and Kaamil Snaan, 22. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

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A UN police peacekeeper stands guards at a main Ladras or Lokmaci crossing point that connect the Greek Cypriot south and the Turkish Cypriots breakaway north. (AP)

UN Chief Announces Failure of Cyprus Reunification Talks

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jul 7, 2017 | World

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres announced on Friday the collapse of the talks to reunify the divided island of Cyprus, marking a dramatic end to more than two years of efforts. “I’m very sorry to tell you that despite the very strong...

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UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres visits a camp for internally displaced people outside Kabul, Afghanistan June 14, 2017. (Reuters)

UN Chief Sees No Military Solution in Afghanistan as US Senators Slam Delay in Afghan Policy

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jun 14, 2017 | World

As insurgents are making advances on the ground in Afghanistan, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres declared on Wednesday that there is no military solution to the conflict in the country. He made his remarks on an unannounced visit to the war-torn...

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Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani attends a news conference in Doha, Qatar, May 25, 2017. REUTERS/Naseem Zeitoon/File Photo

Qatar Hardens its Stance, Refuses to Respond to Gulf Demands

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 9, 2017 | Middle East

London, Riyadh, Moscow – Qatar has chosen to harden its stance towards its Gulf neighbors, according to recent statements by its foreign minister, who stressed that his country was not ready to change its foreign policies to resolve the ongoing crisis. Mohammed bin...