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United Nations cultural agency, UNESCO, adopted a resolution on Wednesday strongly condemning Israel’s actions in Jerusalem, mainly “Israeli aggression and illegal measures restricting freedom of worship and access to the holy Muslim site of the Al-Aqsa mosque.” The Israeli foreign Read more
The Libyan internationally recognised parliament based in Tobruk Monday rejected the UN-proposed unity government, ignoring the international community’s repeated calls to rival Libyan sides to endorse and quickly put in motion the UN-brokered peace roadmap. A majority of lawmakers in Read more
U.N Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has warned that the peace and stability of Lebanon are threatened by the Lebanese factions participating in foreign wars in the Middle East. In a report to the Security Council on the implementation of UN Read more
Prime Minister Netanyahu issued a stern warning on Monday after two rockets targeting Israel were launched from the Gaza Strip by Sheikh Omar Hadid Brigade, a Salafist organization affiliated with the Islamic State. Recent clashes between Palestinians and Israeli Forces Read more
Egyptian President Fattah al-Sissi and visiting Tunisian President Caid Essebsi Sunday adopted a single stand in the fight against terrorism plaguing the region and called for international support to on-going political efforts to end regional conflicts. Al-Sissi who was receiving Read more
Morocco is fully aware that global warming and climate change are one of the greatest threats to mankind and is therefore actively involved in the international efforts to address this global issue. Morocco’s commitment to help address climate change was Read more
President Hadi arrived in Aden on Tuesday marking the end of his exiled government’s efforts to return back to Yemen with the help of the Saudi-led coalition and pro-government militias. The unannounced arrival witnessed armored vehicles positioned around the airport Read more
Egyptian security forces have mistakenly killed on Monday 12 people, including at least two Mexican tourists, during an anti-terror operation. According to Egypt’s interior ministry, the tourists were travelling in four vehicles that entered a restricted zone in the Wahat Read more
The Palestinian flag will soon be flying at the United Nations after the General Assembly passed a resolution whereby the non-member observer states will raise their flags at UN headquarters. The resolution, seen as another diplomatic showdown between Palestine and Read more
The Middle East Office of the UN Organization for Arts (UNARTS) announced on Wednesday it has selected Egyptian President al-Sissi as a nominee for the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize for his campaign for peace and fight against terrorism. The nomination Read more