Middle East
The Last ‘Peace Process’ Warrior: Abbas Hanging by a Thread
The Palestinian leaders continue to be lonely warriors in a political illusion that has been abandoned even by its own masters.
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In Egypt, Wall-to-Wall el-Sissi Banners Inspire Satire
Open your eyes anywhere in Egypt these days, and you’ll see billboards, banners and posters hailing the general-turned-president, who will stand for re-election next...
UN Decries Jailing of Palestinian Teenage Girl by Israel
UNITED NATIONS — In a statement released on Thursday, the United Nations Human Rights Commission decried the Israeli practice of “detaining Palestinian children, most of them on...
120 Killed in Syria As Govt, Rebels Pound Populated Areas
The assault on eastern Ghouta has displaced 45,000 people, the United Nations said
BEIRUT (AP) — Almost 120 people were killed across Syria during a...
Who Wants to Kill Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah?
Hamdallah, though not a particularity controversial figure, has been a follower of Abbas and committed to his agenda. He is a political moderate by...