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Congress presses Egypt on injured US citizen
Published: 22/06/2018Congress wants Cairo to compensate an American citizen who was grievously injured when Egyptian security forces attacked a tourist group with US-made weapons. Read moreSource: www.al-monitor.com -
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Blame game: Who bombed Iraqi fighters in Syria?
Published: 22/06/2018Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units fighting in Syria were targeted recently by some country's aircraft, but no one's fessing up. Read moreSource: www.al-monitor.com -
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How US-Turkey deal in Manbij could affect Russia's influence
Published: 22/06/2018Turkish patrols escorted by US Army helicopters not far from Manbij, Syria, indicate power equations that have favored Russia in northwest Syria could rapidly change. Read moreSource: www.al-monitor.com
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Turkey's presidential candidates divided over military cooperation with Moscow
Published: 22/06/2018For the most part, Turkey's presidential candidates urge good relations with Russia, but things are more complicated when it comes to cooperation in the military field. Read moreSource: www.al-monitor.com -
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Why Israelis root for Iran, Morocco in World Cup
Published: 22/06/2018With no team of its own competing in the World Cup, Israelis are supporting others from the Middle East regardless of political differences. Read moreSource: www.al-monitor.com -
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Israel's simple path to solving draft crisis
Published: 22/06/2018By slightly changing an existing law, Israel could resolve its ongoing ultra-Orthodox conscription crisis and bring equality to the system. Read moreSource: www.al-monitor.com
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The congressional fight over F-35s for Turkey isn’t over
Published: 21/06/2018Even as a US deal to sell 100 F-35s to Turkey moves forward with a rollout ceremony this week, lawmakers may deny the transfer of crucial technology needed to operate the jets. Read moreSource: www.al-monitor.com -
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Iraq's Sadr calls for disarming factions after Baghdad explosion
Published: 21/06/2018After an unsanctioned weapons cache exploded recently in Sadr City, Muqtada al-Sadr is proposing an initiative to hand over to the state the weapons of Iraqi factions — beginning with his own movement ... Read moreSource: www.al-monitor.com -
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Film about Egyptian superstar a hit everywhere but Egypt
Published: 21/06/2018In Europe, Iranian director Shirin Neshat’s "Looking for Oum Kulthum" is seen as a landmark artistic collaboration across the Middle East, but Egyptian critics are unimpressed with its historical inac ... Read moreSource: www.al-monitor.com
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Renewed fight over Libya’s oil threatens entire country
Published: 20/06/2018The repeated attacks against the country’s main oil lifeline will always be a looming threat as long as no central government is in place with full power over the entire territory of Libya. Read moreSource: www.al-monitor.com -
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Is Rouhani all talk, no action on hints at Cabinet shake-up?
Published: 20/06/2018Both President Hassan Rouhani and First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri have publicly slammed underperforming government ministers, but few believe it will lead to a Cabinet shake-up. Read moreSource: www.al-monitor.com -
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Egypt proposes increase on fees paid by foreigners
Published: 20/06/2018Refugees in Egypt who are already struggling just to make ends meet are worried about the government’s proposal to increase the residency charge. Read moreSource: www.al-monitor.com
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As Astana trio meets in Geneva, questions loom over Syrian constitution
Published: 20/06/2018The formation of the Syrian Constitutional Committee has been mired by disputes and delays, though this stalling could be beneficial to Moscow and the Syrian government. Read moreSource: www.al-monitor.com -
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Kurdish rebels move to gain US support for operations against Iran
Published: 20/06/2018Buoyed by an apparent resurgence in interest in Kurdish rebel groups in Washington, Iranian Kurdish rebel leaders appear to be maneuvering to gain support from the United States as Washington moves to ... Read moreSource: www.al-monitor.com -
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Iran scores PR win in intelligence wars with Israel
Published: 20/06/2018Israeli security sources admit that Iranian intelligence scored a point by recruiting former Minister Gonen Segev to spy against his country, but downplay his access to any sensitive information. Read moreSource: www.al-monitor.com
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Morocco helps ease burden on Gaza hospitals
Published: 20/06/2018Given the medical and humanitarian crisis crippling Gaza’s hospitals while the Great Return March continues, Morocco delivered an aid convoy that included a field hospital to ease the burden on the te ... Read moreSource: www.al-monitor.com -
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Iran may become third wheel in Saudi-Russian relationship
Published: 19/06/2018Saudi Arabia and Russia have been overlooking their differences, focusing instead on their mutual energy interests, but it might prove hard to ignore the elephant in the room indefinitely. Read moreSource: www.al-monitor.com -
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Battle for Kurdish vote turns violent, leaves four dead in Turkey's Suruc
Published: 19/06/2018Four people were killed during campaigning in a mainly Kurdish town last week, and the government and the opposition are trading blame over escalating tensions ahead of the June 24 election. Read moreSource: www.al-monitor.com
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Iran denies supporting Qandil operation, fueling Turkish resentment
Published: 19/06/2018Pro-government analysts say Iran is trying to prevent Turkish influence in Iraq, and they accuse Tehran of “strategic shallowness,” which they say it will come to regret. Read moreSource: www.al-monitor.com -
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Palestinian security forces criticized for attack on press
Published: 19/06/2018Palestinian journalist associations and rights organizations condemned the Palestinian security forces’ handling of reporters covering the protests that took place in Ramallah in support of the Gaza S ... Read moreSource: www.al-monitor.com -
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Ultra-Orthodox, leftists join forces against Israeli draft
Published: 19/06/2018Ultra-Orthodox and leftist Knesset members have joined forces and advanced a proposal to abolish Israel's compulsive military service. Read moreSource: www.al-monitor.com