The EU is prolonging sanctions against the Syrian regime of President Bashar Assad for a year due to its continued crackdown against civilians in the war-ravaged country..
Source: Albawaba
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24'Th International Catholic-Jewish meeting focuses on migrants
Held biennially since the 1971 Vatican declaration of 'Nostra Aetate,' high ranking Catholic clergy members and Italian leaders me with Jewish activists to combat hate together.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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'The Caine Mutiny' author Herman Wouk dies at 103
Wouk, whose "War and Remembrance" and "The Winds of War" were turned into popular television mini-series in the 1980s, died in his sleep at his home in Palm Springs, California.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 'The Caine Mutiny' author Herman Wouk dies at 103
Seven facts as Taiwan becomes Asia's first to allow same-sex marriage
The bill, which offers same-sex couples similar legal protections for marriage as heterosexuals, will take effect on May 24 after President Tsai Ing-wen signs it into law.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Could Iraq play a role in easing US-Iran tensions?
Iraqi political leaders, alarmed by the escalating proxy war between Iran and the United States taking place in their country, are trying to serve as mediators between the two.
Source: Al Monitor
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US prepares new pressure campaign on Assad
The State Department believes it can force political concessions on Damascus, in line with recent recommendations from a congressionally mandated panel of experts.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US prepares new pressure campaign on Assad
New Palestinian party has ties to Israel, seeks PLO reform
President Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah party promptly attacked the newly launched Reform and Development Party in the West Bank and warned Palestinians to have nothing to do with it.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: New Palestinian party has ties to Israel, seeks PLO reform
Egypt tightens control on broadcasts, foreign channels
Through a series of legal restrictions, security campaigns and acquisitions, Egypt is increasing government power over foreign media broadcasting outlets.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt tightens control on broadcasts, foreign channels
Turkey denies it's building wall around Afrin
Turkish-backed factions denied reports that Turkey is building a wall to separate Afrin from the northern Aleppo countryside, saying Ankara is actually boosting its security against potential Kurdish attacks.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey denies it's building wall around Afrin
Abdul-Malik al-Houthi: Military escalation will extend to depths of enemy states
Yemen’s Houthi militias are developing more military capabilities, which have “proven their effectiveness”, but what’s to come is “bigger and greater”, the
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Abdul-Malik al-Houthi: Military escalation will extend to depths of enemy states