Search For Keyword.

The Arab World

Morocco recalls ambassador from Saudi Arabia

Morocco has recalled its ambassador to Saudi Arabia after a Saudi television channel reportedly broadcast a report “challenging Morocco’s territorial integrity”. Ambassador Mustafa al-Mansouri told Morocco’s pro-government 360 website on Friday: “I was recalled from Riyadh to take...

Clashes in southern Libya leave 4 people dead: Source

At least four people were killed Friday after clashes erupted between forces loyal to Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar and “Chadian mercenaries” in the southern town of Ghadduwah, according to a local security source. After Haftar’s forces captured the town, which is located...

Algeria PM's party backs Bouteflika for fifth term

The main ally of Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's ruling party said Thursday it hoped the ailing incumbent would seek a fifth term in office in April polls. The National Rally for Democracy (RND) "looks forward to the announcement of the candidacy" of Bouteflika, party chief and...

Opposition deputy head questioned in Sudan: family

Security agents briefly detained a senior leader of Sudan's main opposition party Wednesday, her family said, as authorities pressed on with a crackdown on anti-government protests that have rocked the country. Mariam Sadiq al-Mahdi, deputy chief of the Umma party, had been taken away...