In the lead-up to local elections, Erdogan has appealed to religious sentiments to drum up support for his party, invoking the New Zealand mosque killings as examples of the threats to Islam.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Erdogan says he plans to change Hagia Sophia's title from museum to mosque
Charles Leclerc pips Sebastian Vettel to Bahrain F1 pole on Ferrari’s day
Charles Leclerc claimed his first ever pole position, taking the top spot for Ferrari at the Bahrain Grand Prix, with his teammate Sebastian Vettel in second..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Charles Leclerc pips Sebastian Vettel to Bahrain F1 pole on Ferrari’s day
Algerians continue to march against president and political system
Algerians who took to the streets for their sixth straight Friday of protests aren’t just angry at their ailing president — they want to bring down an entire political system seen as corrupt and out of touch..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Algerians continue to march against president and political system
Hamas turns violent on peaceful protesters in Gaza
Rights organizations and activists in the Gaza Strip called on Hamas to stop its violent repression of peaceful demonstrations that erupted there against deteriorating living conditions.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Hamas turns violent on peaceful protesters in Gaza
Iranians open homes to travelers stranded by floods
While criticizing the government for its inadequate response to the deadly flooding that has ravaged the country, ordinary Iranians are engaging in spontaneous relief efforts for the stranded and the displaced.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iranians open homes to travelers stranded by floods
Inside the Fall of the Islamic State
On the podcast: A reporter who embedded with U.S.-backed forces in Syria describes the battles there..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Inside the Fall of the Islamic State
Egyptian Blogger Is Freed From Prison After 5 Years
Alaa Abd El Fattah, one of Egypt’s most famous political activists, was sentenced for violating laws intended to curtail protests..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Egyptian Blogger Is Freed From Prison After 5 Years
House Democrats skeptical of Trump’s Golan Heights shake up
Republicans want to codify President Donald Trump’s recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights into law, but even the staunchest pro-Israel Democrats have reservations.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: House Democrats skeptical of Trump’s Golan Heights shake up
Why the Iranian government must modernize its cash management system
The Rouhani administration ought to modernize its cash management with a Treasury Single Account to combat corrupt practices, eliminate a lack of discipline in public finance and ensure adequate fund flow to critical sectors of the economy.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Why the Iranian government must modernize its cash management system
Lassen, Rampling praise Bekaa humanitarian work
EU Ambassador to Lebanon Christina Lassen and U.K. Ambassador Chris Rampling Thursday toured EU- and U.K.-funded work in refugee and host communities in the Bekaa Valley, a statement from the U.K. Foreign and Commonwealth Office said..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lassen, Rampling praise Bekaa humanitarian work