Middle East News & Arab Headlines From A Local Perspective
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In light of conflicting views over restoring ties with Syria, Speaker Nabih Berri said Lebanon "needs to coordinate efforts" with the neighboring country, noting that he plans to call for a legislative session if a government is not formed soon. Full Story »
Hundreds of newspapers in the U.S. have launched a coordinated campaign to defend the freedom of press and have rebuked President Donald Trump for criticizing some media organizations as enemies of the American people. Full Story »
The Palestinian Authority (PA) has reacted strongly to a recent approval by Israeli authorities to build 20,000 new settler units in the occupied holy city of Jerusalem al-Quds. Full Story »
The United States on Thursday cautioned the Philippines against buying military equipment from Russia, saying it would not be helpful to their decades-long alliance. Full Story »
BUSINESS
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ConsenSys has launched a 12-week Ethereum blockchain developer programme in support of One Million Arab Coders, an initiative by the Dubai Future Foundation, designed to equip young Arabs with coding skills and education.
THE LOOP
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With Trump’s rising rhetoric against journalists and media, almost 300 newspapers and media outlets in the US have published together to promote 'Press Freedom" - but the U.S. President has simply doubled down.
ENTERTAINMENT
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Kim Kardashian channeled sister Kylie Jenner on Thursday night as she stepped out in Miami wearing a neon green wig.
SPORTS
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Tunisia's Malek Jaziri (world No. 60) was eliminated by Canadian Milos Raonic (world No. 29) 3-6, 5-7 on Wednesday evening...
