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PM: Investment law to be one of world’s best
January 22, 2015
PM: Investment law to be one of world’s best
Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb has said the new investment law under preparation by the legislative reform committee will be one…
IMF’s Lagarde defends Europe in heated Davos debate
January 22, 2015
IMF’s Lagarde defends Europe in heated Davos debate
It was supposed to be a serious debate about the merits of monetary stimulus, but instead a panel in Davos…
Yemen cabinet resigns after militia siege of premier
January 22, 2015
Yemen cabinet resigns after militia siege of premier
The Yemeni cabinet tendered its resignation to President Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi on Thursday after a two-day siege of the prime…
35 female Libyan activists issue statement on solutions to Libyan crisis
January 22, 2015
35 female Libyan activists issue statement on solutions to Libyan crisis
The UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women released a statement by 35 Libyan female activists stating…
Pantomime warriors no joke for Turkey’s Erdogan
January 22, 2015
Pantomime warriors no joke for Turkey’s Erdogan
They have been mocked for looking like extras from a low-budget historical drama and criticised for having only the most…
Yemen militia keeps grip on capital despite deal
January 22, 2015
Yemen militia keeps grip on capital despite deal
Shiite militiamen maintained a tight grip on Yemen's capital Thursday with fighters deployed around the presidential palace despite a deal…
Foreign ministers gather in London for anti-IS coalition talks
January 22, 2015
Foreign ministers gather in London for anti-IS coalition talks
Foreign ministers from the international coalition against the Islamic State group are gathering for talks in London on Thursday, with…
Muslim scholars urge UN to outlaw ‘contempt’ of religions
January 21, 2015
Muslim scholars urge UN to outlaw ‘contempt’ of religions
A leading Islamic organisation has called on the United Nations to make "contempt of religions" illegal and urged the West…
UK’s Iraq war inquiry report delay prompts ‘sexed down’ fears
January 21, 2015
UK’s Iraq war inquiry report delay prompts ‘sexed down’ fears
New delays to a major report into Britain's role in the Iraq War sparked fears on Wednesday that the public…
Houthi gunmen replace guards outside Yemen president’s home
January 21, 2015
Houthi gunmen replace guards outside Yemen president’s home
Armed fighters from Yemen's powerful Houthi movement stood guard on Wednesday outside the private residence of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi,…