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MENASource

Nov 20, 2015

EconSource: Egypt, Russia Sign Deal to Build a Nuclear Power Plant

By EconSource

Russia on Thursday signed an agreement with Egypt to build the country’s first nuclear power plant. Russia also agreed to extend a loan to Egypt to cover the cost of construction.

MENASource

Nov 20, 2015

Top News: Five Protesters Arrested in Mohamed Mahmoud Anniversary Commemoration

By EgyptSource

Five people were arrested for demonstrating on the October 6 Bridge on Thursday afternoon to mark the deadly clashes between protesters and security forces that broke out on Mohamed Mahmoud Street on November 19 four years ago.

New Atlanticist

Nov 20, 2015

Shutting the Door on Migrants the ‘Worst Solution’

By Ashish Kumar Sen

French philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy says Europe, United States must welcome Syrians fleeing war Closing the door to migrants fleeing the war in Syria after attacks in Paris would be the “worst solution,” Bernard-Henri Lévy, a French philosopher and best-selling author, said at the Atlantic Council on Nov. 19. “Even if it is proved that some […]

European Union France

New Atlanticist

Nov 19, 2015

EU Wants ‘Ambitious’ Deal at Paris Climate Summit

By Ashish Kumar Sen

European Commission’s Miguel Arias Cañete says decisive action is needed to fight climate change The European Union wants an “ambitious, robust, and binding global agreement that is fit for the future” at the United Nations’ climate summit in Paris this December, the European Commission’s top climate official said on Nov. 19. More specifically, the EU […]

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

SyriaSource

Nov 19, 2015

Top News: November 19, 2015

By SyriaSource

– Turkey’s Erdogan urges united Muslim front against terror– Obama says Assad must go; would veto bill toughening Syria refugee checks– France says Russia open to cooperation as Moscow demands sovereignty be respected– Syria army, rebels in talks over 15-day truce near capital– Syria no breeding ground for ISIS, says Assad– Iraqi-Kurdish leader says Paris […]

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Secretary of State John Kerry, Nov. 12, 2015

NATOSource

Nov 19, 2015

Kerry Reaffirms: Assad Must Go

By Department of State

Secretary of State John Kerry interview with David Pujadas of France 2.

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MENASource

Nov 19, 2015

Top News: Turkey’s Erdogan Urges United Muslim Front Against Terror

By MENASource

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for a united front by Muslim leaders to fight extremism after the Paris attacks, warning that otherwise jihadists will commit further atrocities.

MENASource

Nov 19, 2015

EconSource: World Bank says New Bond Scheme Seen for Middle East, North Africa by Spring

By EconSource

A new international bond and grant scheme to help countries dealing with the fallout of war and instability in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) should be in place by spring, World Bank Vice President for MENA Hafez Ghanem said.

Trade in Action

Nov 19, 2015

TTIP & Trade Action – November 18

By Global Business & Economics Program

The Leaders of the G20 met in Antalya on 15-16 November 2015 to determine further collective actions towards achieving strong, sustainable and balanced growth globally. To read more about the G20, and the outcome of the recent meetings, click here Speeches and Official Announcements European Commission Releases Finalized Proposal for an Investment Court System Last Thursday, the […]

Economy & Business Trade and tariffs

MENASource

Nov 19, 2015

Tunisia’s Ruling Party Crisis

By Katherine Wolff and Elissa Miller

Nidaa Tounes may have to answer to a jaded constituency in the elections for failing its voters. While the current crisis is unlikely to trigger government collapse, it hampers the party’s ability to serve as a unified countervailing force to Ennahda and underscores the fragile nature of Tunisia’s balance of political power.

Democratic Transitions Middle East