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Egypt takes over from Morocco co-presidency of Global Counterterrorism Forum, triggers criticism

Egypt took over from Morocco the co-presidency of the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF). The Arab country will co-chair the forum with the European Union, GCTF said Thursday during a ceremony held in the Egyptian capital, Cairo. “We are honored to be hosting the first GCTF Coordinating Committee meeting, co-chaired with the European Union, in which […]

Ban Ki-moon, Dullest, Worst UNSG, The Economist

South Korea’s Ban Ki-moon, the outgoing Secretary General of the United Nations, has been described by the Economist as “the dullest—and among the worst” UN chiefs that preceded him. In a recent story on the job of UN Secretary General, described as “something of a poisoned chalice” and on the candidates to the UN helm, […]

Morocco-Israel: Exchange of high-level delegations’ visit next February

Morocco and Israel are set to exchange visits of high-level delegations in February to finalize the terms of cooperation agreements in various areas. The issue was discussed in a phone call Friday between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Israel’s National Security Adviser Meir Ben Shabbat. During the phone call, which takes place within the […]