Some Egyptian political parties, reacting to recent arrests made to curtail protests, have threatened to cease political activity to express opposition to the authorities' approach.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt’s opposition threatens to freeze political activities over crackdown
Likud blames rival over Netanyahu-instigated political crisis
The insistence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to step down while being investigated by police is at the source of the current crisis; yet he prefers to blame his rival for the political deadlock.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Likud blames rival over Netanyahu-instigated political crisis
Iraqi police open fire on protestors in Baghdad
Security forces opened fire on demonstrators on Wednesday in central Baghdad, a day after demonstrations over unemployment, corruption and poor public services had also turned violent. Iraqis had
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Iraqi police open fire on protestors in Baghdad
US urges restraint after North Korea fires ballistic missile
The United States called on Pyongyang on Wednesday to “refrain from provocations” and remain committed to nuclear negotiations after North Korea fired a ballistic missile off its east
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: US urges restraint after North Korea fires ballistic missile
Khamenei: Iran will reduce nuclear commitments until ‘desired result’ reached
Iran will continue reducing its commitments under its 2015 nuclear deal until it reaches the “desired result,” Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday, according to his
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Khamenei: Iran will reduce nuclear commitments until ‘desired result’ reached
IS changes modus operandi in east of Euphrates
The Syrian Democratic Forces banned wearing the niqab in the towns and villages of Raqqa after members of IS cells used it to carry out attacks.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: IS changes modus operandi in east of Euphrates
US Embassy in Iraq calls for restraint
The US Embassy in Baghdad is calling for restraint from all sides in Iraq and says it regrets the loss of life during the two days of protests that have gripped the country.An embassy statement says
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: US Embassy in Iraq calls for restraint
Israeli scientists: Cure for insulin-dependent diabetics within five years
“This is a new way to treat diabetes,” said CEO Dr. Nikolai Kunicher.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israeli scientists: Cure for insulin-dependent diabetics within five years
EU to consider new supervisor in fight on money laundering
Banking scandals and growing crypto currency use have prompted European Union fi….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: EU to consider new supervisor in fight on money laundering
In face of protests, Syria, Russia and Iran conduct joint military exercise in Deir az-Zour
For the first time in the conflict’s history, Russia and Iran joined….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: In face of protests, Syria, Russia and Iran conduct joint military exercise in Deir az-Zour