Head of the Jewish community in Thuringia, home to some 800 Jews, said he was "shocked and irritated" by the plan's "total lack of sensitivity."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: German city rethinks plan for sausage museum on ex-Nazi camp site
Iran calls new European special payment mechanism ‘first step’
Iran called a new European initiative to establish a payment mechanism to facilitate trade a “first step” and hopes it will expand.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iran calls new European special payment mechanism ‘first step’
Video: Gaza's farmers struggle to make living on war's front lines
Al-Monitor met with Ahmed Felfel and his wife Jazia at the couple's farm in the Gaza Strip, where they spoke about the impact of war, water scarcity and border closures on their livelihood.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Video: Gaza's farmers struggle to make living on war's front lines
Places of worship for Egyptian Copts closed after protests
Sectarian-related acts of violence continue in Egypt, particularly in Minya governorate, with extremists causing security forces to close a place of worship for the Copts.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Places of worship for Egyptian Copts closed after protests
Is Tunisia’s 92-year-old president mulling a second term?
Nidaa Tounes recently announced its support for President Beiji Caid Essebsi to pursue a second term, a move that stirred controversy given his advanced age.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Is Tunisia’s 92-year-old president mulling a second term?
Has Cairo book fair lost its luster at 50?
The Cairo International Book Fair's 50th edition opens amid controversy over its new location and visitor numbers, with some booksellers boycotting the fair.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Has Cairo book fair lost its luster at 50?
HP and UAE authorities seize 450,000 counterfeit items
Raids conducted in second half of 2018 uncovered 450,000 counterfeit items
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: HP and UAE authorities seize 450,000 counterfeit items
Palestinian, European officials worried over Hebron monitoring
Palestinian and European officials expressed concern and regret on Wednesday over Israel’s decision not to renew the mandate of an international monitoring group in the occupied West Bank city
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Palestinian, European officials worried over Hebron monitoring
Pope says ‘happy to write new page in history’ with UAE visit
Pope Francis said he was looking to write a new page in the history of relations between religions with his visit to the United Arab Emirates from Sunday. “I am happy ... to write on your dear
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Pope says ‘happy to write new page in history’ with UAE visit
Sudan army says will not allow state to collapse amid protest
Sudan’s army said on Wednesday it will not allow the state to collapse amid nationwide protests, as the defense minister warned of a “plot” to trigger insecurity in the African
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Sudan army says will not allow state to collapse amid protest