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British Labour party vows to officially recognize Palestine if elected

The British Labour party vying for a majority in the British Parliament during next month election has pledged to recognize officially the State of Palestine, while backing the two-state solution as a means to end the decades-long conflict. The party, in its manifesto for the 2017 election to take place in June, has indicated that […]

France’s ex-leader Sarkozy on trial over Gaddafi’s illegal funding slams opponents for plotting ‘conspiracy’

Former French President Sarkozy remained defiant during his trial at a Paris court on Thursday (9 January), as he told the judges that the supposed illegal Libyan financing of his successful 2007 presidential bid was a “conspiracy,” stating “You will never find a single Libyan euro or cent in my campaign.” Sarkozy has gone on […]

COVID-19: Tunisia to get $35m from World Bank

The World Bank will grant Tunisia $35 million destined to support the health ministry in its fight against the novel covid-19 and finance the purchase of medical equipment. The Washington-based institution in a statement said $20 million of the aid package is earmarked to bolster the capacity of the health system and support the North […]