The Trump peace plan may be less about reaching a final settlement now, and more about setting down new parameters for a changed reality.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: ‘Deal of the century’ will set new baseline for Mideast diplomacy
ICRC: Residential areas of Libya capital turning into ‘battlefields’
Intensified fighting for control of the Libyan capital is turning residential areas of Tripoli into “battlefields,” the International Committee of the Red Cross said on Thursday.“The
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: ICRC: Residential areas of Libya capital turning into ‘battlefields’
Energy sector focus of Algeria corruption probe
Algerian authorities apparently intent on clearing away two decades of cronyism following the ouster of veteran leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika have reopened an investigation against an ex-energy minister close to the former president, according to state media..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Energy sector focus of Algeria corruption probe
Too distracted to stop terror?
Despite years of military support from Israel, Sri Lankan security forces dropped the ball, leading to one of the worst terror attacks since 9/11.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Too distracted to stop terror?
Israel Air Force opens second F-35 squadron
The squadron will be called "Defenders of the Negev."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel Air Force opens second F-35 squadron
Iran's FM Javad Zarif: I don't think Donald Trump wants war
In an interview with Reuters, Iran's foreign minister said John Bolton and Netanyahu could lure the US into conflict..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iran's FM Javad Zarif: I don't think Donald Trump wants war
UN evacuates 325 refugees out of Tripoli as clashes continue
More than 300 people moved from detention facility in the capital to northwestern Libya, the UN's refugee agency says..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: UN evacuates 325 refugees out of Tripoli as clashes continue
How the U.S. Miscounted the Dead in Syria
Rights groups say U.S.-led coalition killed many more civilians than previously disclosed in the battle against the Islamic State..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: How the U.S. Miscounted the Dead in Syria
Tunisian police switch off broadcasts of private TV station
Tunisian police stormed the offices of a private television station and cut it off the air on Thursday over accusations it had breached broadcasting rules, which the channel called an attempt to silence its voice criticising the government..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Tunisian police switch off broadcasts of private TV station
The Turkish Constitutional Court caught red-handed
The European Court of Human Rights has just struck a massive blow to Turkey's Constitutional Court, which is the target of criticisms that it does little to protect human rights.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: The Turkish Constitutional Court caught red-handed