Archives for September, 2022

Syrian ex-prisoners haunted by horrors of 'salt rooms'

Agence France-Presse

Tutankhamun: Egyptians bid to reclaim their history

Agence France-Presse

Lost treasures Egyptians want back

Agence France-Presse

US again approves most aid to Egypt despite rights concerns

Agence France-Presse

US sanctions group of Iran-linked 'malicious' cyber actors

The Justice Department announced charges against three Iranian nationals for their alleged role in a global computer hacking scheme.

Iran

Analysis

The Takeaway: US sees role for 'all parties' in inclusive Iraqi national dialogue  

US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Jennifer Gavito says that "we’ll take our cues from Iraq" regarding government formation.

By Andrew Parasiliti , Elizabeth Hagedorn

Nine bodies pulled from collapsed Jordan building

Agence France-Presse

Turkey backs Azerbaijan in deadly attacks against Armenia

While Turkey has prided itself for mediating between Russia and Ukraine, Ankara has shown no such impartiality in the recent fighting between Azerbaijan and Armenia, with Turkish leaders airing their support for Baku.

Turkey

Culture

Combating antisemitism, a top priority for Israeli diplomats in Europe

The two-day bilateral dialogue with France offered Israeli diplomats another opportunity to advance the creation of an international coalition on combating antisemitism.

Israel

Turkey renews veto threat on Sweden, Finland NATO bids

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking a meeting with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly next week.

Turkey

Iran strengthens ties to Central Asia with Uzbekistan deals

The two states pledged to cooperate on energy, transportation and more, including the strategic Chabahar port.

Iran

French court convicts Yemenia Airways over fatal 2009 crash

Agence France-Presse

US indicts Iranians who hacked power company, women's shelter

Agence France-Presse

Iran says IAEA statement won’t produce results

Iran has dismissed the IAEA statement about its nuclear program.

Iran

Lebanese woman robs bank to pay for sister's cancer treatment

Agence France-Presse

Culture

Egypt launches pilot project to restore Red Sea coral reefs

The project, which will be showcased at COP27, is establishing around 100 coral nurseries near Hurghada. The newly grown coral will then be planted in parts of the reef damaged by human activities and climate change.