Trump wins White House in stunning comeback
The polarizing Republican's win, following one of the most hostile campaigns in modern US history, was all the more remarkable...
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Unnerved and exposed, Trump struggles to regain campaign mojo
Washington, United States - Donald Trump has never lacked for self-confidence, but his presidential campaign has been sent into a tailspin...
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Over 200 days of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed as UAE President: Decisions, contributions and meetings
The UAE's policy will always support peace and stability in the region and the entire world, based on wisdom and...
- The foreign visits by President Sheikh Mohamed have helped the country in diversifying relations and strengthening strategic partnerships regionally and globally
- He has issued a number of laws and decisions that contribute to supporting the state's development and progress, and consolidating its position internationally
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Israeli president asks Netanyahu to form government
Israel's veteran ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu secured a mandate to form a new government, paving the way for his comeback at...
- The 73-year-old right-wing politician widely known as "Bibi" vowed to serve all Israelis.
- Netanyahu, who is fighting corruption allegations in court, will have at least 28 days to build a coalition with his allies.
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Kuwait to go to polls as opposition returns to take part
Several opposition MPs had been on strike in protest at delays to parliamentary sessions and the failure to form a...
- The elections come after Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah announced the dissolution of parliament in June following disputes between lawmakers and the governme
- Opposition figures have stayed out of elections over the past 10 years, accusing executive authorities of meddling in the workings of parliament
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Is Iran eyeing military dictatorship after Khamenei?
The country's clerical regime could slide towards a military dictatorship with IRGC holding the absolute sway, says Ali Alfoneh of...
- The country's clerical regime could slide toward a military dictatorship with IRGC holding the absolute sway, says Ali Alfoneh of Arab Gulf Institute in Washington
- Alfoneh also does not believe the regime will make any concessions to the protesters and expects a brutal crackdown in the coming days and weeks
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Russia stiffens penalty for surrender, replaces general
Moscow replaced its top logistics general after setbacks as Kremlin-held regions of eastern and southern Ukraine voted for a second...
- The voting on whether Russia should annex four regions of Ukraine has dramatically raised the stakes.
- Russia's partial mobilization will likely be one of his first big logistical challenges with hundreds of thousands of reservists needing to be trained before deployment.
Anxiety among Tehran women after headscarf death
Amini, a Kurd, had been detained for allegedly wearing a hijab headscarf in an "improper" way, and died at a...
- In Iran, women, regardless of their faith, are required to cover their hair, and the morality police bans them from wearing coats above the knee
- Activists said Amini had suffered a fatal blow to the head, a claim denied by officials, who have announced an investigation
Tunisia decree sets 5 years jail for ‘fake news’
The decree, published in the Official Journal, defines the offence as "deliberating using communication networks and information systems to produce,...
- The decree was condemned on social media after its publication as an attempt to muzzle journalists
- Saied in July last year sacked the government and suspended parliament, before later dissolving the legislature entirely
Queen Elizabeth II: trouble, strife and family life
Eight times a grandmother, and with 12 great-grandchildren, the queen loved family dinners.
- Eight times a grandmother, and with 12 great-grandchildren, the queen loved family dinners
- Family life provided the biggest shocks during her record-breaking reign
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Chamoun granddaughter launches bid for Lebanon presidency
Tracy Chamoun, an ex-ambassador and granddaughter of late president Camille Chamoun, announced Monday she will run for the presidency of...
- Elections are expected to be held before Michel Aoun's six-year presidential mandate expires in October, but many expect delays in light of deep political divisions.
- It took Lebanon's bitterly divided political class more than two years to elect Aoun in 2016
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France’s President to visit Algeria to ease tensed relations
The French presidency said that this trip will contribute to deepening the bilateral relationship, reinforce Franco-Algerian cooperation in the face...
- French-Algerian ties hit a low late last year after Macron reportedly questioned whether Algeria had existed as nation before the French invasion
- The North African country won its independence from France following an eight-year war, which ended with the signing in March 1962 of the Evian Accords.
Trump wins White House in stunning comeback
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Thousands rally in support of Gaza across Egypt, says media
CAIRO, EGYPT – Tens of thousands of protesters rallied across Egypt in support of war-torn Gaza on Friday, with large crowds...
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Russia ready to discuss Turkey’s idea about guarantors for Israel, Palestine, says Lavrov
PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA - Russia is ready to discuss and consider Turkey’s initiative to establish a guarantor system in the...
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Iran says time running out for political solution in Gaza war
TEHRAN, IRAN - Iran on Monday said time was running short to reach a political solution in the Israel-Gaza conflict, warning...
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Israel refuses to give more time for Gaza evacuation
Jerusalem - The Israeli military said on Saturday that Gaza City residents must not delay their departure before a military...
- Israel has faced calls from the United Nations, United States and European Union to delay an expected full offensive to give civilians time to leave.
- The Israeli military has indicated that Gaza city will be the focus of its operations because this is the base for the Hamas leadership.
Heeding ‘people’s call,’ Sisi announces run for third term
Cairo, Egypt - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced Monday his candidacy for a third term in office, ahead of December...
- State-aligned television showed thousands of people celebrating the announcement across the country
- A year after deposing Islamist president Mohamed Morsi, Sisi won 96 percent of the vote in 2014
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Israel top court hears appeals against rules for removing prime minister
Israel's top court debated appeals against a law restricting how a prime minister can be removed from office, as current...
- The legislation says that a prime minister can be declared unfit for office due to health reasons.
- The law says a two-thirds majority in cabinet is required to take such a step, before the move is approved by at least 80 of the parliament's 120 members.