Al-Monitor Daily Briefing: 2020 candidates line up behind Armenian genocide bill as US-Turkey relations plummet

[logo]( [fb_icon]( [twitter_icon]( EDITOR'S PICKS Wednesday, April 24 | Daily Briefing [By: Bryant Harris on Tuesday, Apr. 23, 2019]( Washington 1 [2020 candidates line up behind Armenian genocide bill as US-Turkey relations plummet]( Strained relations between the NATO allies has given advocates hope the United States will finally call the Ottoman Empire’s mass slaughter of Christians in World War I a genocide. Iran 2 [Tehran’s biggest annual cultural event held amid ‘paper crisis’]( The biggest annual cultural event in the Iranian capital kicks off amid a paper crisis and a controversy over rentierism tarnishing the publishing industry. Egypt 3 [Muslim Brotherhood exiles from Egypt face uncertain future in Sudan]( Egyptians affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood who sought refuge in Sudan following the 2013 crackdown are worried about their fate now that President Omar al-Bashir has been ousted. Palestine 4 [Israel says Hamas using imported goods to launder money]( An Israeli news report claims Hamas is funneling funds into the Palestinian territories by importing goods and reselling them for a profit. Israel 5 [Netanyahu’s government neglects scientific education]( Judging by budgets and funding, Israel is focused on settlements, not advancing scientific education. Iraq 6 [Conservatives in Iraq's Najaf want to legislate religiosity]( Following the recent arrest of a young cafe owner for allegedly insulting the late Imam Musa al-Kadhim, some Najaf residents are demanding a special law to "protect the sanctity" of the holy city. Turkey 7 [The Turkish Constitutional Court caught red-handed]( The European Court of Human Rights has just struck a massive blow to Turkey's Constitutional Court, which is the target of criticisms that it does little to protect human rights. Gulf 8 [Oman’s rising diplomatic role in Yemen met with mixed reaction in GCC]( Oman's strategy of constructive engagement with the Houthis has been met with pushback from Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Iran 9 [Iranian media hail Tehran-Islamabad joint 'rapid reaction force']( During a visit by Pakistan's prime minister to Iran, the two countries moved closer toward forming a joint rapid reaction force to combat border insecurity, a plan welcomed by Iranian media as a key achievement in bilateral ties. 10 [Gazan entrepreneur finds hope in hardship]( The young founder of two innovative projects believes that the Gaza Strip needs entrepreneurs and innovators who fight daily challenges. STAY CONNECTED [fb_icon_footer]( [twitter_icon_footer]( [instagram_icon_footer]( [rss_icon_footer]( CONTACT US [Support & Contact]( [Advertise](mailto:advertise@al-monitor.com) NEWSLETTERS [Subscribe]( TERMS OF USE [Visitor Agreement]( [Privacy Policy]( © 2019 Al-Monitor. All Rights Reserved. If you no longer wish to receive these emails you may [unsubscribe or manage your preferences]( at any time. Al-Monitor · 1850 K St NW · Suite 1225 · Washington, DC 20006 · USA