In fiscal year 2013, the World Bank (WB) has supported 16 projects worth 2.1 billion USD, out of which 1.8 billion USD came from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and 249 million USD from the International Development Agency (IDA). 56.4 million USD were committed separately for the West Bank and Gaza. On […]
Libya’s UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) has gained significant territory in fighting west of the capital, Tripoli. A government spokesman said GNA forces took control of three key cities on the Mediterranean coast on Monday, as they expelled troops loyal to the Libyan National Army (LNA) of General Khalifa Haftar. The army seized the […]
Ankara and Berlin could be entangled in diplomatic crisis after reports that the German intelligence agency, Bundesrichtendienst (BND), has been spying on Turkey since 2009. The Turkish government reacted to the reports by summoning the German Ambassador for explanations. The spying allegations are expected to affect the relationship between the two governments. Almost 3million Turks […]
