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UN concerned over humanitarian situation in Aleppo

New York - Arab Today

The United Nations called on all parties to the conflict in Aleppo, Syria, to allow safe, unimpeded and impartial humanitarian access in line with international humanitarian law. The UN remains deeply concerned over the plight of people trapped in Aleppo, as reports indicate that intense fighting has continued in the last days, and that many stores have closed as foodRead more

UN Warns Food Supplies Running Out in Syria's Aleppo

Geneva - Arab Today

U.N. Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura said he is seriously concerned about the welfare of the people of Aleppo, which has become a de facto besieged city. He says only two to three weeks of food supplies remain. He warned the clock is ticking before Aleppo becomes a major humanitarian besieged area. Earlier this week the UN's humanitarianRead more

US deeply concerned over settlement activity

Washington - Arab Today

The US is deeply concerned about Israel’s reported plans to build an additional 323 units in settlements in East Jerusalem on top of previously announced 770 units in the settlement of Gilo, the US State Department said. Such action by Israel “continues this pattern of provocative and counterproductive action,” State Department spokesman John Kirby said in a statement on Wednesday.Read more

Aso: Japan "very concerned" after yen's surge over "Brexit"

Tokyo - MENA

The Japanese government is "very concerned" about the global economic risks stemming from Britain's decision to leave the European Union, Finance Minister Taro Aso said Friday, after the yen surged against other currencies. According to Kyodo news agency, Aso refrained from commenting on possible market intervention to halt the yen's rise after the dollar bounced back above the 100 yenRead more

US concerned with escalation of violence in Aleppo

Moscow - Arab Today

Washington is concerned with the escalation of tensions in Syrian Aleppo, US Ambassador to Moscow John Tefft wrote on VK social network on Tuesday as he answered the users’ questions. "We are working hard to restore the ceasefire regime and are concerned with the recent escalation of violence in Aleppo," the American diplomat said. "It is vitally important for usRead more

UN officials express concern over Syrians trapped by fighting in northern Aleppo

Geneva - Arab Today

Two United Nations humanitarian officials expressed deep concerned over the fate of an estimated 8,000 Syrians trapped by fighting around the towns of Mare’a and Sheikh Issa in northern Aleppo Governorate following advances in the past three days by the Daesh in Iraq and the Levant into areas controlled by non-State armed groups. An unknown number of people are alsoRead more

France concerned about humanitarian crisis in Iraq's Fallujah

Paris - Arab Today

France has voiced concerned about the deterioration of humanitarian crisis in the Iraqi city of Fallujah, controlled by Daesh terror group, said Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Roman Nadal. In statements on Monday, Nadal said that the city needs urgent help as it suffers from shortage in food and medicines. Nadal said that his country welcomes a decision issued byRead more

Arab League urges international community to stop Israeli crimes against Palestinians

Cairo - Arab Today

The Arab League (AL) called on all international institutions, including the UN, and all states concerned with the Mideast peace process to exert more pressure on Israel to stop its daily crimes against Palestinians, Palestine's sector at the AL said in a statement on Thursday. Also, the AL urged the UN to force Israel to abide by its obligations statedRead more

Arab League welcomes French efforts to resume Mideast peace talks

Cairo - Arab Today

Arab League Secretary General Nabil el Arabi received on Sunday French Mideast peace envoy Pierre Vimont, currently visiting here. They discussed the recent contacts with parties concerned with peace talks to revive peace negotiations between the Palestinians and Israel. A statement issued by the Arab League said Arabi welcomed efforts exerted by the French government to hold an international peace conference to resume talksRead more

Parliament raises presidency decrees to concerned specific committees for their consideration

Cairo - Arab Today

House of Parliament Speaker Ali Abdel Aal raised a number of presidency decrees to the concerned specific committees for their consideration. The decrees include the approval of an agreement between Egypt and Russia over an administrative aid in customs issues and an agreement between Egypt and the European Investment Bank over establishing a power plant in Damanhour city. The committeesRead more