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Top News: Russian Envoy Says Chapter VII May Be Cited in Resolution

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Dec 7, 2025

One year after Assad’s fall, here’s what’s needed to advance justice for Syrians

The second year of a post-Assad Syria requires structural reform, victim-centered leadership, and international reinforcement.

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Top News: Russian Envoy Says Chapter VII May Be Cited in Resolution

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Nov 20, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s next horizon: Building human capital beyond Vision 2030

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Khalid Azim

Riyadh still needs to take fully support small and medium-sized enterprises—the true engines of job creation.

Economy & Business
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Top News: Russian Envoy Says Chapter VII May Be Cited in Resolution

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Nov 10, 2025

The Nile at a crossroads: Navigating the GERD dispute as Egypt’s floodwaters rise

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Alessia Melcangi

The latest escalation between Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia coincides with a diplomatic shift from the United States.

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MENASource

Sep 24, 2013

Top News: Russian Envoy Says Chapter VII May Be Cited in Resolution

By MENASource

Speaking before the Russian parliament on the eve of the UN General Assembly, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov asserted that there is no talk of adopting a Security Council resolution under Chapter VII, which can authorize the use of force, but Chapter VII could be cited in the resolution as a possible means to […]

MENASource

Sep 24, 2013

Algeria’s Facelift Ignores the Disease

By Karim Mezran

After months of speculation about Algerian President Abdulaziz Bouteflika’s deteriorating health and predicted incapacity to run the country, Bouteflika has demonstrated he cannot be written off quickly or lightly.

North Africa

MENASource

Sep 23, 2013

Top News: Egypt Court Bans Muslim Brotherhood Group

By EgyptSource

A court in Cairo has banned “all activities” by the Muslim Brotherhood. The ruling on Monday applies to the group, its NGO and “any organization derived from it,” presiding judge, Mohamed al-Sayed said.

MENASource

Sep 23, 2013

Top News: Syria Opposition Agrees to Geneva Talks

By MENASource

The Syrian opposition said Sunday it was prepared to attend a proposed Geneva peace conference on the condition that it was aimed at establishing a transitional government with full powers.

MENASource

Sep 20, 2013

Translation of the Ministry of Justice’s Draft Protest Law

By EgyptSource

The interim ministry of justice drafted a bill that would impose several new restrictions on protests. The draft law was discussed by the cabinet and is now awaiting presidential approval. Below is a translation of text of the draft law as it was published by Al Ahram. 

North Africa

MENASource

Sep 20, 2013

This Week in Egypt – September 20, 2013

By Amira Mikhail

Catch up on the latest out of Egypt every week, with analysis, news updates, photos, videos, and more.

North Africa

MENASource

Sep 20, 2013

Top News: Islamists rally on Friday; Clashes break out in Suez and Alexandria

By EgyptSource

A number of protests was announced within Cairo and in certain governorates on Friday as part of the “youth are pillars of the revolution” Friday. The protests came after the National Coalition for Legitimacy, the Muslim Brotherhood youth and the Anti-Coup Youth Movement called for mass protests.

North Africa

MENASource

Sep 20, 2013

Top News: Al-Qaeda Yemen Attacks Kill Fifty-Six Troops, Police

By MENASource

Suspected al-Qaeda militants killed at least fifty-six soldiers and policemen in three simultaneous attacks in southern Yemen on Friday, military sources and civilian officials said.

Yemen

MENASource

Sep 20, 2013

Episode 1: The Brotherhood I Know

By Mohammad Tolba

This is the first in a series of articles about Mohammad Tolba’s personal experience over the past ten years with the Muslim Brotherhood. Fajr Prayer, Spring 2000 This is how it all began. One of my friends passed away in a tragic car accident. I, like many people who experience this kind of loss, tried […]

North Africa

MENASource

Sep 19, 2013

Top News: Qaddafi’s Son Saif Appears in Libyan Court

By MENASource

Saif al-Islam Qaddafi, prominent son of the ousted Muammar Qaddafi, appeared in court in the city of Zintan, and his trial was adjourned until December. There are unconfirmed reports he was brought to Tripoli for a separate pretrial hearing.

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