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Latest in Politics
Second day of protests in front of US Embassy in Baghdad, Iran condemns US attacks on Kataib Hezbollah
However, protesters started to withdraw from the embassy after calls from the PMF asking them to leave the area and away from the embassy out of respect for the Iraqi government’s orders.
Health Minister reviews ‘100 Million Health’ initiative outcomes
Zayed to put forward more health initiatives in 2020
Egypt’s cabinet approves rehabilitation centre for immigrants agreement with Germany
Cabinet accepted legalising 90 churches and affiliated service buildings nationwide
Ministers of Environment, Tourism postpone fees on diving activities for 3 months
Ministry of the Environment signed cooperation protocol with NIOF for saving lakes
Social Solidarity Minister calls for offering homeless elderly decent care
The unit of “Protecting Homeless Children Programme” held a meeting with the rapid intervention team and the general administration of social defence as well as the judicial police to discuss offering homeless elderly a decent life.
Minister of Emigration follows up on medical condition of an Egyptian Alzheimer’s patient in Kuwait
Nasser is receiving medical treatment at a Kuwaiti hospital in Farwaniya governorate, a Tuesday statement from the ministry reported.
Erdoğan says scheme to push Ankara away from Mediterranean failed
Turkey announced it would send troops to Libya to support GNA, Egypt opposes
Turkey detains at least 90 IS suspects in nationwide raids
The raids were initiated in the capital Ankara to capture 50 foreign nationals over alleged ties to the Islamic State (IS) militant group, the agency said.
Somali, US forces kill senior Al-Shabab militant
The latest strike comes a day after the militant group killed at least 79 people
Iran, Hezbollah, Iraq condemn US strikes in Syria and Iraq
The US carried out airstrikes against Kataib Hezbollah (Hezbollah Battalion) in Iraq and Syria on Sunday, targeting three Kataib Hezbollah facilities in Iraq and two in Syria, killing 25 fighters, and wounding 55 others, according to Pentagon Spokesperson Jonathan Hoffman.
Sudan sentences 27 security officials to death for torturing protesters
This is the first time that Sudanese courts sentence violators from the demonstrations that ousted Al-Bashir in April
Abbas says no election unless Palestinians vote in East Jerusalem
Israeli media earlier reported that the Israeli government ignored the Palestinian Authority’s request
Prosecution detains truck driver over fatal Port Said crash
The suspected truck driver tested positive to ‘Hashish’, investigations revealed
Dar Al-Ifta condemns Dutch Prophet Mohammad cartoon competition
The observatory considered this move provocative for the Muslims’ feelings, fuelling hatred and discriminatory feelings amongst them.
Border guards seize 48 tonnes of drugs, destroy 12 tunnels in 2019
The military said that the armed forces succeeded in seizing 1027 firearms, 850,000 bullets, 206 magazines, and 105 kg of explosives.
Germany tries to find a diplomatic solution for Libya with Russia and Turkey
Turkey’s opposition leader vows to stand against sending Turkish troops in Libya
Egypt, Italy FMs reject foreign military interferences in Libya
Egyptian, French leaders discuss several regional issues, especially Libya’s conflict
Presidential election runoff kicks off in Guinea-Bissau
More than 760,000 voters in the West African country are expected to cast their ballots in 3,139 polling stations in the runoff, which began at 7 a.m. local time (0700 GMT).
10 killed in suspected Houthi missile attack on military parade in southern Yemen
“The missile hit the guest platform just 20 minutes after the end of the military graduation parade, causing a huge blast,” said Fuad Jubary, spokesman of the newly-recruited forces.
Egypt to continue GERD negotiation aiming to protect interests of all sides: Al-Sisi
The three sides are set to continue talks in Addis Ababa on 9-10 January, ahead of two decisive meetings in Washington
Social Solidarity Minister to give subvention for bus crash victims
29 killed in two road accidents in Egypt
Interior Minister meets security chiefs to safeguard Orthodox Christmas celebrations
The ministry to deploy security patrols, special forces at all vital and significant areas
Greece threatens to turn to ICJ to resolve Mediterranean maritime dispute
Turkey deploys Syrian fighters in Libya, HoR describes Turkish intervention ‘a new colonisation of Libya’
Concerns arise as ‘foreign mercenaries’ mobilise to Libyan battlefield
‘GNA’s need is immediate, Ankara deploys Syrian rebels without a troop authorisation from Turkey’s parliament,’ says fellow
More than 235,000 flee violence spike in northwest Syria: UN
As the Syrian army advances into Idlib province, nearly a quarter of a million civilians have been displaced over the past two weeks
Shells hit military base housing US troops in northern Iraq
The brief statement gave no further details about the incident, saying that more details will be released later.
Parliament to vote Sunday on Penal Code amendments
Amendments include penalties for any illegal acts by public officials damaging any state properties
Coptic Orthodox Church denies breakdown in relation with Russian Orthodox Church
The Russian church decided to cut its ties with the Eastern Orthodox Church in Egypt due to its recognition of Ukraine’s new independent Orthodox Church
Egypt condemns Burkina Faso militant attacks
Burkina Faso faces a declining security situation in the northern regions as frequent militant attacks sparked a wave of panic in the country.
Palestinian officials decry Bennett’s registration of West Bank settlements
“This measure is related to imposing procedural sovereignty,” says the Israeli Defence Minister