Archives for September, 2022

Tensions high between narcotics division, FSA factions in Syria's al-Bab

An armed group affiliated with the Turkey-backed Free Syrian Army stormed a house in the city of al-Bab belonging to a police officer after one of their drug shipments was confiscated.

Syria

Culture

Egyptian archaeologists discover coins from different reigns of Islamic rulers

An Egyptian archaeological mission in southern Egypt found coins dating back to the Islamic era, while experts believe a mint shop was there.

Egypt

Russia, Ukraine exchange barbs over Israeli pilgrimage to Uman

Moscow and Kyiv are exchanging accusations of endangering Israeli Jews wishing traveling to the Ukrainian town of Uman for the annual Jewish New Year pilgrimage.

Israel

Culture

Egypt eyes bid to host 2036 Olympic Games

Egypt hopes to become the first African host of the Olympic Games, relying on support from the president of the International Olympic Committee to stage the global event.

Egypt

Iran president demands US 'guarantees' on nuclear deal

Agence France-Presse

'Extremely rare' Rameses II-era burial cave found in Israel

Agence France-Presse

Iranian woman's death galvanises critics of 'morality police'

Agence France-Presse

Dented plaque, creaking hospital and Queen's complex legacy in Aden

Agence France-Presse

Qatar-based sound artist says it's time to slow down and listen

Agence France-Presse

Iran cracks down on protesters after death of woman arrested over hijab  

Mahsa Amini's death ignited a wave of protests against the government.

Iran

Police fire tear gas to disperse demo over woman's death: media

Agence France-Presse

Iran's supreme leader in public appearance following reports of ill health

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appeared in public today, refuting rumors that he was on his death bed following recent surgery.

Iran

21 million Shiites mark Arbaeen in Iraq's Karbala

Agence France-Presse

Influx of Iranians bolsters Iraq's Arbaeen pilgrimage

Agence France-Presse

Head of Lebanon's victorious Mayyas dance troupe chides politicians

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

Exclusive: Iran ‘must cooperate’ on nuclear probe, French envoy says  

French Ambassador to the US Philippe Etienne tells Al-Monitor that France has spared no effort to reach an agreement in the nuclear talks.

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