News 29 May 2016 Turkey offers US joint Syria operation – without the Kurds Washington's support of Kurdish fighters in Syria in the fight against Islamic State (IS) jihadists has angered Ankara, especially after AFP pictures last week revealed US commandos wearing patches of… Meet the Middle East
News 29 May 2016 Up to 700 migrants feared dead in Mediterranean this week Survivors brought to safety in the Italian ports of Taranto and Pozzallo told the UN's refugee agency (UNHCR) and Save the Children how their boat sank on Thursday morning after… Meet the Middle East
News 29 May 2016 Iran not to send Mecca pilgrims, blames Saudi Riyadh said Iran's hajj demands were "unacceptable".The Iranian Hajj Organisation said: "Saudi Arabia is opposing the absolute right of Iranians to go on the hajj and is blocking the path… Meet the Middle East
News 29 May 2016 Can US, Turkey keep up appearances in Syria? Russia weighs escalation in Syria; CENTCOM commander seeks to balance Turkey, Syrian Kurds in campaign against Islamic State; return to Sur. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Can US, Turkey keep… Meet the Middle East
News 29 May 2016 Is Egyptian government pushing farmers to stop growing wheat? Complicated bureaucracy and shifting subsidizing policies are pushing many Egyptian farmers to give up cultivation of one of the country's most important crops. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Is Egyptian… Meet the Middle East
News 30 May 2016 Taking pride in film The TLV Fest showcases the latest LGBT film productions from Israel and around the world Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Taking pride in film Meet the Middle East
News 30 May 2016 Huawei, Dubai Police partner to create a safer city MoU will see both collaborating on safe city initiatives aimed at improving the wellbeing of all residents Source: ITP.net Full Article: Huawei, Dubai Police partner to create a safer city Meet the Middle East
News 30 May 2016 SAP, UNHCR team to impart refugees with coding skills Refugees can increase host countries’ GDP by one percent over five years: IMF Source: ITP.net Full Article: SAP, UNHCR team to impart refugees with coding skills Meet the Middle East
News 30 May 2016 Police fear terror motives in Tel Aviv stabbing; soldier lightly wounded Police say suspected assailant was a 17-year-old Palestinian male. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Police fear terror motives in Tel Aviv stabbing; soldier lightly wounded Meet the Middle East
News 30 May 2016 Ould Cheikh’s Meetings With the Rebel Delegation Will Determine the Fate of Consultations From ASHARQ AL-AWSAT. The UN envoy to Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed continued to hold meetings with the rebel (Houthi – Saleh) delegation … continue reading Ould Cheikh’s Meetings With… Meet the Middle East