Iran is moving cautiously forward on legislation to combat money laundering and terror financing, as the steps crucial to the health of Iran's economy must not be seen as concessions to outside pressure.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Tehran careful to frame steps against money laundering as independent move
New museum dedicated to legendary Istanbul photographer
Celebrated Turkish photographer Ara Guler, known as the "eye of Istanbul," has gotten a museum of his own in the city he captured over decades of change.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: New museum dedicated to legendary Istanbul photographer
Turkey pins hopes on cleric Sadr to form Iraqi government
As Turkey waits to see which Iraqi political coalition comes up with the parliamentary majority necessary to install a new government, Ankara is rooting for the bloc of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, which it sees as most likely to minimize US and Iranian influence in the country.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey pins hopes on cleric Sadr to form Iraqi government
Why did Putin disregard his Turkish partner?
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appeared lonely and ignored at the Tehran summit.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Why did Putin disregard his Turkish partner?
Behind Paraguay's decision to return its embassy to Tel Aviv
Analysts say that Palestinian and Paraguayan officials have worked behind closed doors to reverse the decision of the former administration to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Behind Paraguay's decision to return its embassy to Tel Aviv
Defending Israel’s Defenders: Interview with IDF rep. for the U.N.
What do you feel is probably the most difficult situation that Israel is facing today?
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Defending Israel’s Defenders: Interview with IDF rep. for the U.N.
Egypt security forces kill 11 suspected extremists in Sinai
Egyptian security forces have killed 11 suspected extremists in the Sinai Peninsula as they press a campaign against militants in the area, a security source said Monday. The military launched a
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Egypt security forces kill 11 suspected extremists in Sinai
Is this the end of liberal Sweden?
Sweden saw itself as a "humanitarian superpower" for years, but a rise in gang violence in areas of high unemployment has won support for the far-right Sweden Democrats.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Is this the end of liberal Sweden?
Palestinians say U.S. closing PLO mission 'to protect Israeli crimes'
Senior diplomat Saeb Erekat said that the American move would not deter Palestinian legal action against Israel.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Palestinians say U.S. closing PLO mission 'to protect Israeli crimes'
InfoFort and CUD in skills transfer partnership
Information management firm to offer graduates training and job opportunities
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: InfoFort and CUD in skills transfer partnership