The first plane to cross the finish line was piloted by a 26-year-old woman named Lotfia El Nadi, Egypt’s first female aviator.
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DHS adds Somalia, Yemen and Libya to anti-terror travel list - 0 views
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What seems like an obvious move, the Obama administration and the Department of Homeland Security have added Libya, Somalia and Yemen to anti-terror list. This adds restrictions on travel to these countries and increases regulations on how people from these countries can enter the United States.
EU appeals for Libyan unity government, warns of chaos - 1 views
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This article highlights the struggle for governmental unity that is occurring in Libya. The government, as the article says, "has been split into 2 rival governments since 2014." With militia forces and the increasing threat of ISIS, a stable government must be formed to secure a prosperous future for Libya.
Islamic State foothold in Libya poses threat to Europe - BBC News - 0 views
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With the increasing amount of ISIS fighters pouring into Libya combined with virtually no government in Libya, the threat to European security is real. The Libyan coast is roughly 300 miles away from Sicily, just a bit farther than the distance between Dallas and San Antonio. In the past we have seen refugees fleeing Libya and taking rafts to the Sicilian coast, one must wonder if ISIS fighters are among them.
Iran Threatens to Walk Away From Nuke Deal - 0 views
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Tension has begun to arise with the Iran nuclear program. Iran is repeatedly threatening to walk away from the deal and breached agreements by testing missiles. Fear that the deal is creating more tension than peace.
Building a New Foundation for Stability in Libya - 0 views
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The Center for American Progress, a liberal think-tank in Washington DC, proposed various ideas to help build a stable government in Libya. They give several proposals that take on different ideas from the perspectives on globalization.
'We will participate': Saudi military admits US coalition mulling ground invasion in Syria - 0 views
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Saudi Arabia has acknowledged that the US-led anti-ISIS coalition has held a "political" discussion about a potential ground troop deployment in Syria. Riyadh's statements have been criticized by Damascus as destructive and a threat to regional security.
Hackers Are Using Fake Terror Alert Emails to Spread Malware - 0 views
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With terrorism dominating the news, hackers are trying to exploit people's fears by posing as Dubai law enforcement and spreading malware. Hacker attacks are a main issue and used to spread malware and terrorist messages.
Cyberactivism From Egypt to Occupy Wall Street - 0 views
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The kid in the dock could be auditioning for a starring role in the global psychodrama The Little Guy Versus the State. Pale, thin and dwarfed by two enormous security guards in London's Westminster Magistrates' Court, Jake Davis speaks in a whisper, and only to confirm his name.
Start Preparing for the Collapse of the Saudi Kingdom - 0 views
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For half a century, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been the linchpin of Mideast policy. A guaranteed supply of oil has bought a guaranteed supply of security. Ignoring autocratic practices and the export of Wahhabi extremism, Washington stubbornly dubs its ally "moderate." So tight is the trust that U.S.
The Secret Rally That Sparked an Uprising - 1 views
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CAIRO-The Egyptian opposition's takeover of the area around the parliament this week began with a trick-the latest example of how, for more than two weeks, young activists have outwitted Egypt's feared security forces to spur an uprising many here had long thought impossible.
Mideast firms don't care about cyber threat - 0 views
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Cyber activity and crime are growing in the Middle East according to anti-virus industry reports. This raises the question of business in the Middle East are prepared or taking action to counter the increase of threat; reports however show that most are not.
Palestinians protest against UNRWA cuts in Lebanon - 0 views
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Interesting article covering one of Lebanon's refugee camps for Palestinians called Ain-al-Hilweh , providing security and free healthcare until now. UNRWA is suffering from a deficit of more than $100m last year trying to maintain this refugee camp. -
Palestinian refugees in the camps protesting on the health system changes after charging for treatment.
Egypt's Trouble With Women - The New York Times - 2 views
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“I learned to fly because I love to be free.”
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This article discusses how women have been treated differently since the beginning of time. Things began to change once women began to stand up for themselves in protests. -
Egypt's tradition of was not initially oppressive. The 1973 war in the Middle East introduced Egyptians to Wahhabis values.
Reducing Yemen's Houthis to 'Iranian proxies' is a mistake (+video) - 0 views
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This article covers Yemen's civil war and rejects the notion that the Houthis are 'Iran-backed.' According to the author, the Houthis are not merely Iran's pawns and, labeling them as such, diminishes the decades of conflict that led to the rebellion.
Arab uprising: Country by country - 0 views
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Libya's uprising began in February 2011 after security forces in the eastern city of Benghazi opened fire on a protest. Anti-government demonstrations then erupted in other towns before eventually reaching Tripoli. They swiftly evolved into an armed revolt seeking to topple to Muammar Gaddafi.
Head of UN mission to Libya: unity gov't in Tripoli in days - 1 views
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The head of the UN Mission in Libya, Martin Kobler, announced that the newly established unity government, that Kobler helped broker, would be installed in Tripoli in days. This comes after 5 years of a formal governmental void that has helped Libya become a haven for militant and terror groups. This has also led many Libyans to attempt to flee to Europe, increasing security fears among those who believe these refugees might be infiltrated by ISIS.
Global Conflicts Could Spawn More Cyber Attacks, Firm Says - 0 views
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The hack into Sony Pictures by North Korea will most likely be studied by other nations seeking to engage in cyber deterrents and pressures. Cyber security experts believe that the hack will set a precedent that Iran is probably studying, observing the US response.
Middle East is not prepared for a major cyber attack | The National - 1 views
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It is only in recent years that focus on cyber security has ramped up. Predictions are that if an all out cyber warfare was to initiate that although both sides would suffer casualties the Middle East would not have the infrastructure to emerge victorious or recover.
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