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Since 9/11 Beirut-born Lebanese-American artist Helen Zughaib has used her art to project positive images of Arabs and the Middle East to a mostly American audience. Based in politically charged…

Netanyahu raised issue with Pompeo in Brasilia; also met Orban and discussed contentious Holocaust museum in Budapest. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Sr. Official: Israel, US still disagree over sale…

Construction could have knock-on environmental effects for Israel and the blockaded enclave, Israel's environment ministry has warned.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Israel concluding work on Gaza Strip sea barrier

The Russian president still needs the United States to keep the pace, and the peace, in Syria. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Putin’s next act: Syrian-Turkish rapprochement

As part of Doha's continued efforts to boost the Palestinian economy, the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed a cooperation agreement with the Palestinian Trade Center in a bid…

Qatar’s ambassador to the Palestinian territories recently revealed that he has discussed with Israel the idea of building an airport in besieged Gaza. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Is Qatar's…

Palestinians are losing hope in their government and its institutions, especially after the Palestinian Constitutional Court issued a decision to dissolve the democratically elected Palestinian Legislative Council that represented all…

Clerics who issued fatwas against participation in New Year's celebrations come up against a wave of criticism. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iraq's grand Sunni mufti forbids participation in New…

Server specialist INSPUR signs Sariya IT for GCC distribution Source: ITP.net Full Article: Sariya IT and INSPUR sign GCC distribution agreement

Fireworks lit up the skies over Auckland as New Zealand became one of the first countries to welcome the New Year. As the clock struck midnight (1100GMT), colorful fireworks burst…