The Executive Committee of the Middle East Council of Churches held an online meeting on Thursday 25 February, 2021 instead of attending in person, respecting the preventive measures to stop the spread of the Coronavirus. All the committee members from…
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SYRIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY CONDEMNS U.S. STRIKES IN EASTERN SYRIA
Syria condemned on Friday U.S. airstrikes in Eastern Syria, describing them as a negative indication of the new U.S. administration policies. The airstrikes killed at least 17, Reuters reported, citing a medical source.The “cowardly” attack is against …
Algeria leader dissolves lower parliament house, calls snap vote
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has signed a decree to dissolve the lower house of parliament, paving the way for early legislative elections.”We will make a change by giving a new life to the bodies of the state and parliament that will be the…
US backs “constructive” efforts to reach deal on Ethiopia’s dam
The United States has continued supporting efforts made by Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia to reach a deal on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).”We continue to support collaborative and constructive efforts by Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan to reach an a…
G7 leaders agree on unified plan for post-coronavirus phase
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday that the G7 leaders agreed during their virtual summit to be committed to a unified approach against common challenges of the post-COVID-19 phase.”We reaffirm our support for all pillars of the Access…
Al-Maliki appreciates, during his meeting with the Kuwaiti Ambassador, the positions of the brothers in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries towards Iraq
Head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri Al-Maliki, appreciated the positions of the brothers in the Gulf Cooperation Council states towards Iraq in general and Kuwait in particular.A statement by Al-Maliki’s office stated that the head of the State …