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Egypt hosts Sudan protest leaders ahead of landmark deal

Egypt wrapped up a two-day summit with Sudan's main protest leaders Tuesday, its foreign ministry said, days before they are due to sign an agreement paving the way for civilian rule in the country. The "important meeting" brought together the Alliance for Freedom and Change, Sudan's...

Libya airport reopens after truce-violating rocket fire

Flights have resumed from the Libyan capital's sole functioning airport as calm returned Monday to the outskirts of Tripoli after a temporary truce was violated the previous day. "Reopening airspace at Mitiga international airport after maintenance and cleaning... so that airlines can renew...

Yemen separatists say ready for talks after Aden 'coup'

 The head of Yemen's separatist movement said he was ready to take part in Saudi-brokered peace talks after clashes with pro-government forces killed dozens in second city Aden. Southern Transitional Council (STC) leader Aidarus al-Zubaidi also said late Sunday that he was committed to...

Arab coalition moves against separatists in Yemen

he Saudi-led coalition intervened in Aden on Sunday in support of the Yemeni government after southern separatists effectively took over the port city, fracturing the alliance that had been battling the Iran-backed Houthi movement. The infighting, which broke out on Aug. 8 to control the...