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Aug 19, 2015

Top News: Arab League Vows Military Support For Libya, No Word On Air Strikes

By MENASource

The Arab League pledged military support on Tuesday to help Libya’s internationally recognized government fight the Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL), but did not publicly agree to a request for airstrikes. A communique issued after the Arab League meeting in Cairo said there was an urgent need for an Arab strategy to fight ISIS in […]

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Aug 19, 2015

Top News: Egypt’s New Anti-Terrorism Bill Would Impact Basic Freedoms, Says Washington

By EgyptSource

The United States denounced Egypt’s newly expanded counterterrorism law Tuesday, expressing concern about its potential impact on human rights in the country, a military ally of the United States.

MENASource

Aug 19, 2015

EconSource: Algeria Says Crude, Natural Gas Exports Down in 2014

By EconSource

Algeria’s crude oil and natural gas exports dropped sharply in 2014 after its ninth straight annual decline in its domestic energy production. Algeria has struggled to keep up production due to declining output and a lack of foreign investment.

MENASource

Aug 18, 2015

Top News: Irish Delegation in Cairo to Discuss Wellbeing of Egyptian-Irish Teen

By EgyptSource

An Irish delegation headed by Chairman of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs Pat Breen, arrived in Cairo on Tuesday to discuss the release of dual Egyptian-Irish citizen, Ibrahim Halawa.

MENASource

Aug 18, 2015

Top News: UN Security Council Statement Aims To Restore Peace in Syria

By MENASource

The UN Security Council (UNSC) on Monday unanimously approved a statement backing intensive preparatory talks on key issues to restore peace to Syria, signaling a possible change in the UNSC, which has been deeply divided thus far over how to end Syria’s civil war.

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Aug 18, 2015

EconSource: IMF Suggests Saudi Arabia Cut Spending, Rely Less on Oil Revenue

By EconSource

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday called on Saudi Arabia to undertake fiscal changes and diversify its economy in order to boost growth and create jobs.

MENASource

Aug 17, 2015

Q&A: Key Information on Egypt’s Upcoming Parliamentary Elections

By Suzanne Gaber

After much speculation, Egypt’s long-awaited parliamentary elections are reportedly slated for September of this year. The election will allow for the formation of the first parliament under President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, and the second since the 2011 ouster of former president Hosni Mubarak.

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Aug 17, 2015

Top News: ISIS Attacks Libya’s Sirte; Government Urges Air Strikes As UNSMIL Urges Cooperation

By MENASource

The Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL) beheaded twelve people and hung them on crosses during a battle in Sirte. ISIS crushed a revolt by a Salafi Muslim group in the past few days, killing seventy people as armed residents trying to break its grip on the city. In separate violence on Sunday, gunmen fired on the airport of the […]

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Aug 17, 2015

Top News: Egypt’s Sisi Signs Counterterrorism Law

By EgyptSource

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi signed into law a controversial anti-terrorism legislation that establishes stiffer prison sentences for terror-related offenses, heavy fines for journalists who publish “false news” and a special judicial circuit for terrorism cases.

MENASource

Aug 17, 2015

EconSource: Turkish Lira Hits Another Record Low on Political Uncertainty

By EconSource

Turkey’s lira has hit a record low and lost 3 percent since talks between the ruling AK Party and the main opposition CHP failed, setting the stage for a snap election and more investor uncertainty.