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UN sets January 25 as target date to begin Syria talks
Middle East
December 27, 2015
UN sets January 25 as target date to begin Syria talks
The United Nations' special envoy for Syria said Saturday he aims to bring together the country's warring factions on January…
In past 10 years, Israel held thousands of Palestinians in ‘admin detention’
Middle East
December 23, 2015
In past 10 years, Israel held thousands of Palestinians in ‘admin detention’
Over the past decade, Israel has used its administrative detention policy against 3,761 people in the occupied territories and Israel,…
Greece to use term ‘Palestine’ on all public documents
Middle East
December 22, 2015
Greece to use term ‘Palestine’ on all public documents
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said Monday that all Greek public documents will use the term "Palestine" rather than the term…
Those who reject refugees are allies of ISIS: UN official
World
December 22, 2015
Those who reject refugees are allies of ISIS: UN official
People who reject refugees because they are Muslims are the best allies of ISIS and other terrorist groups, the UN’s…
US muslims called to register for 2016 elections
World
December 22, 2015
US muslims called to register for 2016 elections
America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization announced Monday a new initiative which aims to increase the registration of…
Greece’s Tsipras hardens stance against IMF in bailout
World
December 21, 2015
Greece’s Tsipras hardens stance against IMF in bailout
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has hardened his stance against International Monetary Fund (IMF) participation in the Greek bailout in…
Muslim passengers shield Christians in Kenya bus attack
World
December 21, 2015
Muslim passengers shield Christians in Kenya bus attack
Two people were killed in an attack on a passenger bus in northeast Kenya Monday when suspected Al Shabab militants…
Egypt economy likely to slow as inflation bites: Analysts
Business
December 21, 2015
Egypt economy likely to slow as inflation bites: Analysts
The Egyptian economy is tabled for slower growth as high inflation dogs consumers, analysts said."Inflation is above peers and is…
Spanish PM gains minority, but no clear winner in elections
World
December 21, 2015
Spanish PM gains minority, but no clear winner in elections
Spanish voters delivered a knock-out punch to traditional Spanish politics in Sunday’s general elections, with the ruling government losing its…
Female genital mutilation season begins in Kenya
Life & Style
December 20, 2015
Female genital mutilation season begins in Kenya
Schools in Kenya have closed paving the way for the December holiday season with many people celebrating that the year…