John Sjoholm

Middle East – North Africa Update

October 24, 2016

AFRICA·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·WORLD NEWS

Middle East – North Africa (MENA) Update: SITREP of the week’s news from Yemen, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Saudi Arabia,

Mosul Offensive Continues: U.S. Navy EOD Chief Killed, Kirkuk Attacked, Church Bells Ring

October 22, 2016

Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·WORLD NEWS

One week into the Mosul Offensive, Coalition Forces continue to advance amidst ISIS sleeper cells and suicide bombers in Kirkuk, while U.S.

Mosul Offensive: Can the Alliance Keep It Together?

October 18, 2016

Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·WORLD NEWS

Day 2 of operations to liberate Mosul, Iraq, saw Shi’a, Kurdish and Iraqi forces work together against fierce ISIS resistance. Reports indicate

Mosul Offensive Day 1: Suicide Squads, VBIEDs, PBIEDs and Air Strikes

October 17, 2016

Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·WORLD NEWS

The U.S. led ground offensive to liberate Mosul, Iraq from ISIS began today. Lima Charlie News veteran correspondents report. IRAQ – On

Battlefield Yemen Continues: Saudis Bomb Funeral Ceremony After al Houthi Attack

October 8, 2016

AFRICA·FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·RUSSIA·WORLD NEWS

Yemen: Saudi airstrikes kill over 150, wound 534 at funeral ceremony the day after senior pro-Saudi commanders were killed in al Houthi

IMage Should the U.S. Shift From Saudi Arabia to Iran? [Lima Charlie News]

U.S. Shift From Saudi Arabia to Iran? A Western Dilemma

September 6, 2016

FOREIGN POLICY·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·WORLD NEWS

A candid examination of the prospect of moving on from Saudi influence towards a partnership with Iran. | By John Sjoholm, Lima

‘Tickling Giants’ – Bassem Youssef, Sara Taksler charm & inspire

August 17, 2016

Culture·FILM·Headlines·MIDDLE EAST

I remember landing in Cairo during the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, and taking a taxi to the Windsor Hotel. It is located within

Athens to See Construction of First Mosque in Almost 200 Years

August 4, 2016

AFRICA·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·Refugees·WORLD NEWS

Greek Parliament Approves Construction of Mosque in Athens Athens, Greece – The Ottoman Empire left Greece along with its rule as a

ISIS Suicide Attacks Target Iraq Energy

July 31, 2016

Breaking News·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·WORLD NEWS

ISIS Attacks on Iraq’s Energy Infrastructure Continue | IRAQ (LC): #ISIS storms energy facilities in N. #Iraq on JUL31; Two separate attacks were carried

US Battle Against ISIS Incites Old Foe

July 29, 2016

Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·WORLD NEWS

Muqtada al Sadr calls for attacks against US Forces in Iraq IRAQ- (LC) In the two years since the United States officially

Lima Charlie: Weekend Update: Middle East-North Africa JUL23-24

July 25, 2016

AFRICA·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·WORLD NEWS

Lima Charlie’s Middle East / North Africa Weekend Update for JUL23-24 | #BEIRUT: Thomas Sutherland has died at the age of 85.

US Embassy in South Sudan Stands Firm Amidst Bloody Civil War

July 14, 2016

AFRICA·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·WORLD NEWS

US Orders All Non-Essential Personnel To Leave As Violence Escalates | On JUL9, South Sudan celebrated its fifth year of independence, as

Iranian al Houthi Arms Shipment Investigations Continue

July 13, 2016

Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·WORLD NEWS

Weapons Allegedly Headed for al Houthi Rebels Seized Yemen – On JUL8, troops loyal to the Hadi Government seized a vessel believed

Bangladesh Hostage Standoff: ISIS Claims Responsibility

July 1, 2016

Breaking News·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·WORLD NEWS

| Dhaka‬, Bangladesh (Lima Charlie News) – #Dhaka‬, #‎Bangladesh: at 1925(~)ZULU+2 JUL1 reports of gunfire were reported across the news wires. Local

UPDATE: Ataturk Airport Attack Leaves 41 Dead +230 Injured

June 29, 2016

Breaking News·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·WORLD NEWS

|ISTANBUL (LC-MENA), at 2140 ZULU+2 on JUN28-2016, three men armed with AK47’s and suicide vests arrived at Ataturk International Airport, outside of

Israel Turkey Reach Deal to Normalize Relations

June 28, 2016

Breaking News·MENA

| ISRAEL TURKEY reach deal to normalize diplomatic relations; According to Israeli media: Deal with Turkey ‘a strategic interest for Israel’. The

John Sjoholm

Middle East – North Africa Update

Mosul Offensive Continues: U.S. Navy EOD Chief Killed, Kirkuk Attacked, Church Bells Ring

Mosul Offensive: Can the Alliance Keep It Together?

Mosul Offensive Day 1: Suicide Squads, VBIEDs, PBIEDs and Air Strikes

Battlefield Yemen Continues: Saudis Bomb Funeral Ceremony After al Houthi Attack

U.S. Shift From Saudi Arabia to Iran? A Western Dilemma

‘Tickling Giants’ – Bassem Youssef, Sara Taksler charm & inspire

Athens to See Construction of First Mosque in Almost 200 Years

ISIS Suicide Attacks Target Iraq Energy

US Battle Against ISIS Incites Old Foe

Lima Charlie: Weekend Update: Middle East-North Africa JUL23-24

US Embassy in South Sudan Stands Firm Amidst Bloody Civil War

Iranian al Houthi Arms Shipment Investigations Continue

Bangladesh Hostage Standoff: ISIS Claims Responsibility

UPDATE: Ataturk Airport Attack Leaves 41 Dead +230 Injured

Israel Turkey Reach Deal to Normalize Relations

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