Netanyahu’s new government will set Israel back, tech leaders warn Mass letters to Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu are warning that the legislation his coalition partners are currently advancing will harm Israel’s flourishing tech industry and beyond. Israel
Family of Palestinian activist appeals to ICC to probe death One and a half years after his death, the family of Palestinian political and opposition activist Niza Banat filed the first complaint against the Palestinian Authority before the International Criminal Court, accusing the security services of killing Banat. Palestine
Oil pollution threatens Libyan oases The populated areas near the oil fields in northeast Libya are suffering from pollution resulting from oil-related operations, in the absence of any action from authorities. North Africa
Cancer-stricken Palestinian detainee dies in Israeli custody Nasser Abu Hamid, jailed by Israel since 2002, died on Tuesday morning following a battle with cancer. Palestinian rights groups accuse Israel of negligence. Palestine
Culture Egyptian monuments repatriated after a century Egyptian antiquities will be returned by Ireland to the Egyptian Museum in 2023, after ongoing negotiations between both sides failed in 2011. Egypt
What's behind Ahmadinejad's awkward silence on Iran's protests? Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s silence since the beginning of the protests in Iran on Sept. 16 is curious and exposes his possible intentions to remain an establishment loyalist rather than falling out of grace with the ruling clerics. Iran
Libya court sentences 17 Islamic State members to death The Tripoli court found them guilty of joining the group and killing 53 people. Libya
'I do...I'm done': Divorce spikes among Syrian refugee women in Germany The transition to their new lives in Germany has led some Syrian women to end their marriages away from the prying eyes of their home communities. Syria
China emerges as lead funder for Egypt's new administrative city This month, President Xi reaffirmed China’s commitment to the project in a meeting with Egypt's president on the sidelines of a Saudi summit. But that commitment may be tested in the coming months as Egypt’s loans come due. Egypt
Latest Islamic State attack highlights security challenges facing Iraq The Islamic State continues to carry out attacks in northern Iraq, creating serious security challenges for the country. Iraq
