politics
Dutch court upholds Geert Wilders conviction for insulting Moroccans
World
July 6, 2021
Dutch court upholds Geert Wilders conviction for insulting Moroccans
The Dutch Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld far-right politician Geert Wilders’ conviction for collectively insulting Moroccans at a campaign rally in 2014.…
Jordan tribes, bedrock of monarchy, on edge as economy tanks
Middle East
July 1, 2021
Jordan tribes, bedrock of monarchy, on edge as economy tanks
KARAK, Jordan (AP) — Jordan has drawn a curtain of secrecy on the unprecedented public rift within its royal family,…
Sisi commends Egyptians on June 30 anniversary
Egypt
July 1, 2021
Sisi commends Egyptians on June 30 anniversary
On Thursday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi applauded Egyptians for the eighth anniversary of the June 30 Revolution, which overthrew…
Judge under US sanctions set to win presidency for Iran’s hardliners
Middle East
June 18, 2021
Judge under US sanctions set to win presidency for Iran’s hardliners
DUBAI, June 18 (Reuters) – Iranians voted on Friday in an election expected to hand the presidency to a hardline…
Iran nuclear deal hangs in balance as Islamic Republic votes
Middle East
June 17, 2021
Iran nuclear deal hangs in balance as Islamic Republic votes
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s tattered nuclear deal with world powers hangs in the balance as the country…
Iran field narrows as candidates quit on campaign’s last day
Middle East
June 16, 2021
Iran field narrows as candidates quit on campaign’s last day
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s presidential contest headed toward a showdown between the country’s hard-line judiciary chief and moderate former…
Algeria’s election — a nation between hope and repression
Middle East
June 11, 2021
Algeria’s election — a nation between hope and repression
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune called the election following the dissolution of the National People’s Assembly (APN) in an attempt to take the wind…
Reports: Facebook to end rule exemptions for politicians
Egypt
June 4, 2021
Reports: Facebook to end rule exemptions for politicians
Facebook plans to end a contentious policy championed by CEO Mark Zuckerberg that exempted politicians from certain moderation rules on…
Decision to remove candidates from Iran election to be reviewed
Middle East
June 4, 2021
Decision to remove candidates from Iran election to be reviewed
Iran’s Guardian Council said on Friday that the vetting body will soon announce a review of candidates barred from this…
Netanyahu opponents reach coalition deal to oust Israeli PM
Middle East
June 3, 2021
Netanyahu opponents reach coalition deal to oust Israeli PM
JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents announced Wednesday that they have reached a deal to form a new…