News 23 May 2016 Syrian Kurds open mission in Paris The office is not officially recognised by the French foreign ministry which views the opposition Syrian National Council as the "legitimate" representative of the Syrian people.The launch of the Rojava… Meet the Middle East
News 21 May 2016 Court to debate whether NGO Breaking the Silence should reveal its anonymous sources Breaking the Silence has vehemently rejected the allegations and calls to investigate the group, describing them as part of a right-wing smear campaign. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Court to… Meet the Middle East
News 23 May 2016 Kerry urged Lavrov to press for end of Syrian bombing of opposition The appeal came in a phone call from Secretary of State John Kerry to his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov."Russia has a special responsibility in this regard to press the regime… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2016 How a Turkish opposition party turned pro-Erdogan The latest episode in Turkey’s political games sees both the government and the leadership of the opposition Nationalist Action Party (MHP) combine forces to fend off the opposition within the… Meet the Middle East
News 23 May 2016 French Middle East peace initiative doomed without US support, expert says Frustrated with progress towards any renewed bid to agree a permanent deal, Paris has invited international supporters of the peace process to talks next month designed to revive hopes for… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2016 Erdogan vs. the world With Recep Tayyip Erdogan closer than ever to total authority, the world is going to have to deal with an increasingly confrontational Turkish president. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Erdogan… Meet the Middle East
News 24 May 2016 Senior liberal rabbis call on Liberman to stand by promises on conversion A ruling by the High Court of Justice in March gave de facto state recognition to independent Orthodox conversion courts. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Senior liberal rabbis call on… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2016 Cash offer for TV shows to hide cigarettes, drugs has some in Egypt fuming Social Solidarity Minister Ghada Wali's offer of 1 million Egyptian pounds to any TV series to not show smoking or drug use during the holy month of Ramadan causes a… Meet the Middle East
News 23 May 2016 Five things you need to know about Fallujah Here are five essential facts about Fallujah:Rebel city Source: Albawaba Full Article: Five things you need to know about Fallujah Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2016 How Leonardo DiCaprio became unlikely champion in Iran Iranians are elated that actor Leonardo DiCaprio is helping to raise awareness of the drying of Lake Urmia. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: How Leonardo DiCaprio became unlikely champion in… Meet the Middle East