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MENASource

Dec 18, 2015

EconSource: World Bank approves $3 billion loan for Egypt

By EconSource

The World Bank has approved a $3 billion loan for Egypt, which will be disbursed over the next three years, International Cooperation Minister Sahar Nasr said Thursday.

MENASource

Dec 18, 2015

The US-Iraq Disconnect over Fighting ISIS

By Nussaibah Younis

Time and time again, the US administration has said that the Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL) cannot be defeated in Iraq without local Sunnis spearheading the fight.

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MENASource

Dec 18, 2015

The Saga of the UK’s Muslim Brotherhood Review

By H.A. Hellyer

On December 17, British Prime Minister David Cameron released what he described as the ‘main findings’ of the internal review he commissioned into the Muslim Brotherhood more than a year ago. The release put an end to a long-running epic around the review – but in general, it signified a missed opportunity.

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New Atlanticist

Dec 18, 2015

‘We Need to Keep America Open Even as We Keep America Secure’

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Atlantic Council’s Damon Wilson says United States should strengthen the Visa-Waiver Program to bolster security without deterring visitors while consulting with our partners on any changes The Visa-Waiver Program is an “expression of one of the greatest soft powers” of the United States that is underpinned by significant law enforcement cooperation, and it would be […]

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New Atlanticist

Dec 17, 2015

Iran’s Swift Compliance with Nuclear Deal’s Terms Seen Creating a Verification Challenge

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Timing of sanctions relief in Iran’s control, says State Department’s lead coordinator for deal’s implementation Iran is implementing its commitments under a nuclear agreement at such a swift pace that it is creating a challenge for the verification process to keep up, the State Department’s lead coordinator for implementation of the deal said at the […]

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SyriaSource

Dec 17, 2015

Top News: December 17, 2015

By SyriaSource

– Putin says outside force should not decide who rules Syria– Kurdish rebels killed in clashes in Turkey– Iraqi Kurds say repelled ISIS offensive, four Turkish troops wounded – Qatari safari members, including royalty, are abducted in Iraq– US Defense Secretary arrives in Iraq’s Erbil

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New Atlanticist

Dec 17, 2015

What Will Lifting Iran Sanctions Mean for US Firms?

By Ashish Kumar Sen

US embargo will, ‘by and large,’ remain in place, says US Treasury official Even after US, EU, and UN sanctions have been lifted, Americans thinking of doing business in Iran will be restrained by other US sanctions and prohibited from dealing with blacklisted Iranian officials and entities, a top Obama administration official said at the […]

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MENASource

Dec 17, 2015

Top News: UN to Adopt Resolution to Disrupt ISIS Funds

By MENASource

Finance ministers from the 15 Security Council nations will adopt a plan Thursday aimed at disrupting outside revenue that the Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL) gets from oil and antiquities sales, ransom payments, and other criminal activities.

MENASource

Dec 17, 2015

Top News: UK Will Not Ban Muslim Brotherhood But Finds Link to Extremism

By EgyptSource

 A British governmental review into Egypt’s outlawed Muslim Brotherhood published on Thursday concluded that membership in or links to the political group should be considered a possible indicator of extremism, but that it should not be banned.

MENASource

Dec 17, 2015

EconSource: Gulf States Raise Interest Rate After US Fed Decision

By EconSource

Gulf states raised their interest rates Wednesday after a landmark decision by the US Federal Reserve to hike its rates. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates announced hikes of a quarter of a percentage point in key official rates.

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