Oil-rich Iraqi Kurdistan votes, shadowed by economic struggles
The KDP is the largest party in the outgoing parliament, with 45 seats against 21 for the PUK. The KDP's...
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Arab-American mayor warns Biden has not ‘earned my vote’
Hammoud sidesteps the question of whether he could ultimately endorse Biden under the right circumstances, emphasizing that whatever he might...
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Egypt’s parliament approves major cabinet reshuffle
An emergency session of parliament on Saturday approved several cabinet changes in Egypt's first major reshuffle since 2019, with 13...
- An emergency session of parliament on Saturday approved several cabinet changes in Egypt's first major reshuffle since 2019
- The reshuffle does not include the key defense, interior, finance or foreign ministries. Following parliamentary approval, the new ministers are now expected to be sworn in.
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Fate of nuclear plant remains uncertain as Ukraine war rages on
The Russian-held Zaporizhzhia power plant in Ukraine, which is at the center of international concern amid mutual accusations of shelling...
- The power plant located close to the Crimean peninsula which was annexed by Moscow in 2014 was captured by Russian forces on March 4, 2022
- Ukraine says there are around 500 Russian troops at the plant and has called for the establishment of a demilitarized zone
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No plan to leave Iraq’s parliament, say pro-Sadr protesters
Supporters of Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr penetrated Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone on Saturday, occupying parliament with no plan to...
- It is the second time in days that Sadr supporters have forced their way in to the legislative chamber, months after elections that failed to lead to formation of a government
- Supporters of Sadr oppose the recently announced candidacy of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani for prime minister
Young Lebanese voters shake grip of traditional parties
The Iran-backed Shiite Hezbollah group and its allies fell just short of the 65 seats needed to control the 128-seat...
- The Iran-backed Shiite Hezbollah group and its allies fell just short of the 65 seats needed to control the 128-seat parliament
- Lebanon shares power among its 18 recognised religious communities, and politics are often treated as a family business
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How will Lebanon vote impact the crisis-hit economy?
Here’s a look at the challenges that await incoming lawmakers in a country where there is little consensus on a...
- Starved of hydrocarbons, Lebanon’s power stations have scaled down operations to a near minimum
- Power cuts can last up to 23 hours a day, forcing residents to rely on expensive private generators
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Marcos Jr eyes landslide as Philippines votes for new president
Millions of Filipinos thronged primary schools and other polling stations Monday to elect a new president, with the son of...
- Ten candidates are vying to succeed President Rodrigo Duterte in elections seen by many as a make-or-break moment for the Philippines' fragile democracy
- But only Marcos Jr and his rival Leni Robredo, the incumbent vice president, have a credible chance of winning
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Saudi King Salman enters hospital for ‘examinations’
King Salman entered King Faisal Specialist Hospital in the coastal city of Jeddah on Saturday ‘to conduct some medical examinations’.
- The 86-year-old King Salman has ruled the top oil exporter and the Arab world's biggest economy since 2015
- He was most recently hospitalized in March, for ‘successful medical tests’ and to change the battery of his pacemaker
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Lebanon expat voters’ turnout in Arab countries and Iran reaches 36.43%
The election is expected to be a referendum on the country’s ruling class, which is widely blamed for the economic...
- A total of 11,268 Lebanese in Arab countries and Iran voted in the election of the country on Friday
- This raised the overall turnout of expatriates in the country’s presidential poll to 36.43 percent
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Lebanon expatriates cast votes in parliamentary election
Expatriates began voting at 7 am (0500 GMT) Beirut time on Friday in nine Arab countries and in Iran, while...
- This is the second time in the country's history that citizens residing abroad are able to vote for their 128 representatives
- The elections are the first since protesters took to the streets in 2019 against the ruling elite, blamed for its economic collapse
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French language in focus as controversies rise in Canada
The question of whether Canadian corporate leaders should be bilingual received a lot of attention last fall, after the president...
- Under Canadian law, state-owned businesses are required to provide services in both French and English to clients
- According to some French language proponents in Canada the government has failed to meet their expectations
Oil-rich Iraqi Kurdistan votes, shadowed by economic struggles
The KDP is the largest party in the outgoing parliament, with 45 seats against 21 for the PUK. The KDP's...
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Aid meant for Gaza stuck in Egypt as Rafah crossing is closed
ISMAILIA, EGYPT - Convoys of humanitarian aid stacked up near Egypt's border with the Gaza Strip on Sunday, unable to enter...
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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...
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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...
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Israel congratulates Saudi Arabia on national day
JERUSALEM - Israel offered its congratulations to Saudi Arabia on the kingdom's national day on Saturday as the two countries...
- "We send our sincere congratulations to the king, government and people of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of the 93rd national day," the Israeli foreign ministry said.
- "May Allah bring you goodness and blessings, security and prosperity with our wishes for an atmosphere of peace, cooperation and good neighborliness," it added in the statement.
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Egypt jails opposition activist ahead of next year’s presidential polls
CAIRO, EGYPT - An Egyptian court has sentenced prominent dissident Hisham Kassem to six months in prison, his lawyer and political...
- Hisham Kassem was also slapped with about $650 fine after being found guilty of defaming a former minister.
- Kassem’s lawyer Nasser Amin wrote on Facebook that the verdict would be appealed in a court hearing on October 7.
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Libya flood toll is partly due to years of division, say analysts
TRIPOLI, LIBYA - Over a decade of bloody power battles in Libya have resulted in vital infrastructure falling into disrepair, culminating...
- Libya has been wracked by conflict and division ever since a NATO-backed uprising toppled and killed longtime dictator Moamer Kadhafi in 2011.
- Tripoli-based prime minister blamed the tragedy on the absence of adequate development plans and the "effect of the years" on the dams.