GNA officially announces start of moving to Tripoli

The Presidential Council of the Government of National Accord (GNA) has announced that the GNA ministers are preparing officially to move to Tripoli and start working from there.In a statement Monday evening, the GNA said it is…

The Palestinian Museum to open next may in the West Bank

Palestine's most ambitious cultural heritage project is to open in May 2016 and will be the first public museum of its kindWEST BANK, Palestine - Atop the hills of Birzeit, a university town about 20 miles north of…

Yemeni Houthis swap 9 Saudis for 109 fellow Houthis

Houthi rebels who control the Yemeni capital Sanaa have released nine Saudis in exchange for 109 Yemenis, the Saudi-led coalition fighting them said on Monday, ahead of planned peace talks next month."Nine Saudi prisoners have…

Tripoli is waiting for Godot (Serraj)!

Tripoli has been in hot water over the last two days due to growing and entangled rumors about the arrival of the new UN-backed government (Government of National Accord).Both authorities and citizens of the capital have been going…

Al Jazeera downsizes company, cuts 500 jobs

The Qatar-based Al Jazeera media network has announced that it is cutting 500 jobs. It said the job reduction would affect posts worldwide but most of the losses would be in Qatar.Acting director general Mostefa Souag said…

Pakistan mourns 70 victims of Easter suicide bomb attack

‘The government has proved it cannot keep people safe,’ says pastor of Christian chapel after scores were killed at amusement parkWaqar Masih could not wait for Easter Sunday to get under way. The nine-year-old boy opted for the…