US President Barack Obama spoke Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the situation in Ukraine and bilateral relations, the White House announced. In a statement, the White House said that Obama “reiterated his deep concerns about Russia’s increased support for the separatists in Ukraine.

Foreign Minister Sameh Shokry said that Egypt is following up closely the developments in Libya and their impacts on the Egyptian national security as well as the Egyptian workers in Libya. In an interview with the state television, Shokry said that his ministry is boosting the presence of consular staff …

General Mohamed Salah Hamdi, chief of staff of Tunisia’s army has resigned, according to a spokesperson from the Ministry of Defense. “The Minister of Defense clarifies that the chief of staff of the army submitted his resignation on July 23, 2014, for personal reasons, and we have accepted it,” Rachid …