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Egypt’s al-Sisi appoints new defense minister

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Thursday appointed Mohamed Zaki, commander of the country’s Republican Guard, as defense minister, replacing Sedki Sobhi, who was abruptly sacked earlier the same day. According to reports on state television, Zaki has already been sworn in...

Israeli PM to discuss Gaza with US delegation next week

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week will discuss the situation in the beleaguered Gaza Strip with members of a visiting U.S. delegation, according to a Thursday statement released by Netanyahu’s office. The prime minister, the statement reads, is “looking forward to...

Jordan's King Abdullah issues decree forming new cabinet

: Jordan's King Abdullah issued a decree on Thursday forming a new government led by a former World Bank economist and mandated to review a disputed tax system after widespread protests against IMF-driven austerity measures. Abdullah, a U.S. ally, appointed Omar al-Razzaz, a Harvard-...