Egypt economy likely to remain unshaken by Sinai attack
Economy
November 28, 2017
Egypt economy likely to remain unshaken by Sinai attack
The mosque attack in Egypt’s Sinai may only strengthen the view that the country needs continued IMF support as agreed…
Hariri says Hezbollah must remain neutral to ensure Lebanon moves forward
Middle East
November 28, 2017
Hariri says Hezbollah must remain neutral to ensure Lebanon moves forward
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri said on Monday that the political and militant group Hezbollah must stop interfering in regional…
Pentagon says reviewing ‘adjustments’ to arms for Syrian Kurds
Middle East
November 28, 2017
Pentagon says reviewing ‘adjustments’ to arms for Syrian Kurds
The Pentagon said on Monday it was reviewing “adjustments” in arms for the Syrian Kurdish forces that have angered Turkey,…
Ending NAFTA would hurt growth, competitiveness of US, Canada – report
World
November 27, 2017
Ending NAFTA would hurt growth, competitiveness of US, Canada – report
Terminating the North American Free Trade Agreement would harm the US and Canadian economies and reduce their competitiveness versus Asia…
Bahrain’s top Shi’ite cleric’s health deteriorates: activists
Middle East
November 27, 2017
Bahrain’s top Shi’ite cleric’s health deteriorates: activists
The health of Bahrain’s top Shi‘ite Muslim cleric has deteriorated, activists said on Monday, after months under virtual house arrest…
Barely a quarter of Catalans want split from Spain: poll
World
November 27, 2017
Barely a quarter of Catalans want split from Spain: poll
Barely a quarter of Catalans want to continue with a plan to claim independence from Spain in the wake of…
Egypt attack to spur on Saudi-backed Muslim military alliance: crown prince
Egypt
November 27, 2017
Egypt attack to spur on Saudi-backed Muslim military alliance: crown prince
Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Sunday an attack on an Egyptian mosque that killed more…
Prince Harry to marry US actress Meghan Markle
World
November 27, 2017
Prince Harry to marry US actress Meghan Markle
Britain’s Prince Harry is engaged to his US actress girlfriend Meghan Markle with the marriage due to take place in…
Turkey says Trump must keep pledge on not arming YPG militia
Middle East
November 27, 2017
Turkey says Trump must keep pledge on not arming YPG militia
A telephone call on Friday between US and Turkish leaders marked a turning point in strained relations between the two countries,…
Gold trader’s trial strains US-Turkey relations
Middle East
November 27, 2017
Gold trader’s trial strains US-Turkey relations
A trial which has strained Turkish-US ties before it even started opens this week in New York despite the possible…